David, Sean,

It’s the eve of our Falling Whistles party and we are all really
excited for this Saturday. I just wanted to let you both know how much
of an inspiration you were when you came to Sewanee, and because I
think its important that you realize the effect you’re having on young
people as you continue your tour. The underlying message of Falling
Whistles is simple: We don’t have all the money and we don’t have all
the answers, but we can still make a cultural change - if we put our
heads together. This day in age it is easy to feel helpless (myself
and my peers included) when it comes tackling worldly problems - such
as the one you are up against. You are not only fighting a distant
war, but also some very serious psychological and societal problems
that run deep in our nation, especially our nation’s youth. Your
message is vital to a generation which in some ways is becoming
increasingly passive and individualistic. As you travel, spread the
word, and speak to crowds, you never quite know who you might be
affecting. So thanks, keep the passion alive and keep up the great
fucking work! I hope our paths cross again in the near future.

Sincerely,
John Clark Cochran

John will be a senior this fall at Sewanee, home of one of our first campus Whistler Societies. A friend to the bike tour crew and current LA intern Chris, John played an integral role in planning on-campus events and fundraisers for Falling Whistles. Because of his efforts, Sewanee raised nearly $2,000 with Kick It For Congo—an outdoor music festival that married a cause with good old fashioned commotion.

For information about starting a Whistler Society on your campus or planning fundraisers, e-mail brittany @ fallingwhistles.com