Ecco Walkathlon. What a contrast - the modern Poland versus the primitive loonies.

Today we took part in the Ecco Walkathlon. 20.000 normal people taking part in this great charity walk. Yes OK I know Ecco is organizing for their own benefit, but in the same moment it is a great non-religious fundraising event. Very well organised. Very effective. And as I we were walking through KM... I was thinking... what a contrast. The modern Poland versus the primitive loonies.

whats a KM?

Maybe km - that is kilometers.

KM = Krakowskie

Przedmiescie?

Anyways, I think that the cross people (this is who you are referring to) got a bit too much press as of lately and the whole story has been blowed out of proportion.

good for you:)

what a great idea.

Are 'non-religious fundraising events' somehow superior to religious ones. If so, in what way? I should think the main thing is for the funds raised to go and help those for whom they are intended. High-overhead charities -- regardless of whether religous or nonreligous -- waste a lot fo the proceeds on administartion, paid outsourcing, celerbations, etc.

it this case - YES.

Here in Poland non-religious fundraising should get a statue (perhaps an obelisk). No place for bigotry.
Anyway as it is, I like the Ecco event. Well-organised, civilized. Raises pots of money for worthy charities (none of them religious, bigoted or nationalistic). Gave me a chance to burn some calories as well :)

I really do not see the point of this thread, apart from Sobieski telling us he took part in a walkathon, feels great for gaining some zlots for charity and as an aside - he walked passed the presidential palace.

I hope it was a sunny day.

which primitive loonies are you refering to?

What are talking about ?

the point is it enforces a sense of community and goodwill while establishing the fact that not all charity stems from religious beliefs. if you have nothing but cynicism to contribute, don't post in the thread and go do something better with your time.

I often have the same experience as sobiesky. I walk around saying: I am so cool and so different from everybody. Why haven't I thought of telling everybody here about it before?

lol Ask yourself why you posted this.

I do too... but I prefer to marvel in my soul and let people go uninformed... it feels even beter, so try it sometime OP!

I did and I said that I wanted to sound as conceited as the OP.