Saturday, May 18, 2013

The 16th Man

The video I watched was called, "The 16th Man" which was about 1:27 seconds long. I was unable to find the links to the other two videos.
3. Knowledge issue question: How did the rugby games represent more than just two sports teams?

Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. 
- Nelson Mandela


One activity that I participate in this year for CAS is Relay for Life. This activity covers Creativity Action and Service and it relates to Nelson Mandela's quote because Relay for Life is about uniting together for one mutual cause. In Relay for Life we raise money to help people battling cancer which is inspiring for the people who raise the money to feel like they're making a difference and it's inspiring to everyone who wants to join and for the people who are going through cancer. The volunteer group effort does unite kids in a special way because we're not together because of race or dislikes or interests, we're there because of one goal. Nelson Mandela says that sport creates hope, Relay for Life in itself creates hope because we're raising money to help extend someone's life and prevent others from dying. 

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