Be the Spark Event
Thank you all for attending our Be the Spark Event!
We wanted to share some of the great stories, notes and thoughts sent to us post-Tutu's visit and the event. If you want to share your experience, photos, thoughts or comments please email marketing@gtcf.org or post them to our Facebook Page
Be the Spark is more than just an event, it's a community-wide movement:
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COMMENTS
Margaret Larson: KING 5's New Day Northwest and Be the Spark's Emcee
I just wanted to thank you so much for allowing me to be part of the "Be the Spark" event! It was truly one of the best community events I've ever seen. There was so much genuine joy and kindness and passion!!
Congratulations for a job VERY well done!
@margaretnewday #BetheSpark in Tacoma is one of the best things I've ever seen a community do for its future! I love #Tacoma!!!!
Jim and Denise:
Jim and I send our heartiest congratulations to you and the GTCF re: Be the Spark!!!
Jim, Lauren, Everett, and I attended the event. From the moment we landed at Pacific Grill for a small pre-event supper, we could feel the energy build up and down Pacific Avenue. We arrived at 4:30pm per Lauren's advice, getting an early and leisurely start. Noticed all kinds of purposeful walking south from our window vantage point.
When we arrived at Pacific Grill, there was a buzz up and down Pacific Avenue. When we left for the Dome at 6:45 a full-blown tour de force could be felt up and down the Ave. People were afoot to the Dome, cars lined up to 11th, light rail filled to capacity. Metro staff were on hand to advise us to cross the tracks and head back to Commerce on empty trains to insure a space going to the Dome.
People were absolutely in-the-zone already connecting deeply with the message of the evening. It was truly wonderful to feel the community energy of unity and shared commitment. Walking up to the Dome from the Transit Station, I remarked to Jim that I felt like I was on a pilgrimage. The youth focus of the program couldn't have been more on-the-mark!
Participation was rich and diverse...
As I read the background work that had been done facilitating community conversation among the young, in their schools... though I had a very early start at the VA on Saturday I was up until midnight soaking it up. Really, really, really, warmed the very fibers of my heart...
Gratitude to you, the GTCF and the many community partners who collaborated to make this happen. A work of art!
Denise:
Just wanted to say a big THANKS for bringing Demond Tutu to Tacoma. It was a night that my sons (19 &17), husband and I will not forget. My husband is a homicide detective and often sees the bad side of Tacoma. Last Friday we were both proud to be part of this city.
Pyramid Staging & Events:
Pyramid Staging & Events was proud to partner with The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and provide sound, lights, video, and production support on the "Be the Spark" event at the Tacoma Dome. What an amazing show! A big "thank you" to our amazing team and the Foundation for trusting us with your special night!
Marilee:
Thank you for a wonderful event last night! We have ideas to move forward with 'Be the Spark' in Sumner and Bonney Lake. Thank you for making sure our students were well represented at this community gathering.
The War Experience Project:
The BeTheSpark event put on by the The Greater Tacoma Community Foundationat the Tacoma Dome last night brought in Desmond Tutu - amazing and inspiring human being, Quest Crew - L.A. dance group, Crystal Aikin - musician, and more. What a great and inspiring event for youth and all ages. Thanks!
Judi:
Big kudos to The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. The event last night was incredible.
Austin:
IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Natalie:
Had ana amazing night at the Tacoma Dome to listen to Archbishop Desmond Tutu! Before that we saw governor Christine Gregoire and QUEST CREW even performed!! I feel sooo inspired by everybody's words and I want to be the spark and help my community and the world! The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is where you can find more information if your interested! Gooodnight!
Laurel:
I am energized by an evening with The Greater Tacoma Community Foundationwith fabulous talent and the key message by Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. Ready to go and BE THE SPARK along with 15,000 other attendees. Great way to start the Christ Lutheran Compassion Weekend! Thank you, Laurie for encouraging me to attend!
Grave Concerns Association:
Calling a Minga. Join Christ Lutheran Church Compassion Weekend Saturday, May 14 for volunteer work with Grave Concerns Association at Fort Steilacoom Park, tending the patient cemetery, trimming trees and plants or join with several churches for service at the Tacoma Rescue Mission!
Fantastic program with Desmond Tutu. Thank you!!!
Janne Hutchins, Executive Director, LASA
On Friday night I was fortunate enough to hear Desmond Tutu speak at a sold out program at the Tacoma Dome. He was invited to Tacoma by the Greater Tacoma Foundation in part to help empower youth to in his words Be The Spark. The rest of the weekend I saw the spark in action, On Saturday and Sunday Christ Lutheran volunteers worked on the administrative offices of the Lakewood Area Shelter Assn and gave us a face lift with beauty bark weeding etc. Drive by us at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive. We look great!
