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Dec 3, 2004
"Share with others the fullness of spirit that flows from your religious life. Give of yourself: give time, not just money; give directly, not just impersonally; above all, give love." --Arthur Green
Journey is the Destination
In just 22 years, Dan Eldon led many lives. Best known for his vibrant and provocative journals, he was also a photojournalist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, adventurer, and student of the world. After high school, Dan hitchhiked through South Africa to photograph anti-apartheid rallies. During one of his trips to Malawi, he donated his car to "save the children". Radiating from Dan are the spokes of a wheel, his endeavors connecting continents, cultures and art forms, virtual roads who destination is the journey itself. In 1993, while trying to photograph a tragedy in Somalia, Dan was brutally killed due to a misunderstanding. After his death, Dan's family found 17 journals from his high school until death; in his honor, they published it in 1997 -- The Journey Is the Destination.
BE THE CHANGE
Dan's mother and sister, Kathy and Amy, built 'Creative Visions' to keep Dan's mission alive. Write them a note of appreciation. More ...
