This I Believe Pledge Spot - Moved by Stories

From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Length: 03:00

In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Eboo Patel, who heads an interfaith youth group in Chicago. Read the full description.

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Playing: This I Believe Pledge Spot - Moved by Stories
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Tiblogoweb_small In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Eboo Patel, who heads an interfaith youth group in Chicago. Patel tells how an embarrassing childhood incident led to his guiding belief and his life's work. Allison explains how public radio provides a forum where we can let ourselves be moved by the experiences of others. (This I Believe producers are available to help pitch during your next drive. Call 502-259-9889 for details. Also, visit VisAbility.com for This I Believe fundraising premiums.)

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Piece Description

In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Eboo Patel, who heads an interfaith youth group in Chicago. Patel tells how an embarrassing childhood incident led to his guiding belief and his life's work. Allison explains how public radio provides a forum where we can let ourselves be moved by the experiences of others. (This I Believe producers are available to help pitch during your next drive. Call 502-259-9889 for details. Also, visit VisAbility.com for This I Believe fundraising premiums.)