Michael Bogaards is a producer with Denver7 (KMGH) in Denver, Colorado.
LOVELAND, Colo. — Good vibes, for a good cause. That's the idea behind the northern Colorado food packing event Slammin' Famine — which brings volunteers in the community together, to pack and ship meals around the world for hungry children.
"We get people excited when they pack a box, and that's really part of why people come back," said Brian Zonnefeld, one of the co-founders of Slammin' Famine."It's a lot of work, a lot of hours, but as soon as we step in here and see the impact here and abroad — it makes everything worthwhile.
"They spent endless time, and resources, fundraising, logistics, planning," said Phyllis Courtney, the project manager on Slammin' Famine's leadership team."Without Eric and Brian, none of this would be happening. They're an inspiration to the whole team.""That's what we want to do, to make you realize that it is fun to make a global difference," said Zonnefeld.
Millions of meals later, and with more packing events to come, Denver7 and West Shore Home are proud to call Eric Dowdy and Brian Zonnefeld, this week's Everyday Heroes!
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