Recently we asked members of Team Darfur why they decided to join our coalition (besides the fact that we're awesome). 
Here is what Canadian Olympic Speed Skier Vince Poscente had to say:
I have joined Team Darfur for reasons that match the three Olympic ideals:
1. The Pursuit of Excellence - Excellence is not about being perfect, winning or being right. It is a behavior that all humans have the choice to engage in. Excellence is integrity of effort. All countries, companies, politicians and individuals like you and I make the choice to live with integrity or take a darker path.
2. Fair play - A victory is not a victory if a person cheats, lies or even avoids getting caught. The stakeholders in the Darfur crisis have a responsibility to tell the truth to themselves and the world they live and act with honor and respect for human life.
3. International Understanding - At the Olympics the media and countries count medals. Fans cheer the name of their country. But the most profound experience for Olympians is the brotherhood that exists between athletes from around the world. We are all brothers and sisters and the peace relies on this awareness.
But all this are mere words.
Why did I join Team Darfur? An adaptation of a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote comes to mind. How you act and who you are speaks so loudly I can't here what you're saying.
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Thank you Vince for the inspirational words and for speaking at our event on December 10th. Your actions are speaking loud and clear to the Olympic community: athletes care about Darfur. More and more Olympic and professional athletes are stepping up to do their part to bring peace to the people of Darfur.
