"I'll Stand By You"

Soo.. we are big Americal Idol fans here in our house and last night's episode was truly the best I've ever seen. For those who didn't see it, it was a night all about giving back. Celebreties like Rascal Flatts, Jack Black, Carrie Underwood, Josh Groban, Ben Stiller, Celine Dion and others were there giving performances in an effort to showcase poverty around the world and what we can do about it. All of the money donated will go to programs here in America and in Africa to help impoverished children recieve education, food and basic needs.

The video above was played during the show last night. Incase you don't know, that's Carrie Underwood during her trip to Africa. I think you'll agree it's a beautiful, powerful video!

I think sometimes we tend to forget about those who are less fortunate than we are and we forget that poverty still exists in America, today. And then there's the huge AIDS crisis in Africa. Did you know that in 2010 there are predicted to be more than 16 million AIDS orphans?? And that every 30 seconds, another child is orphaned by AIDS? It's a horrible epidemic taking over Africa today. I'm glad that American Idol is using their resources to help give back to the community and around the world to save lives.

For more information check out www.americanidol.com

In the minute and a half it's taken me to gather my thoughts and write this, 3 more children have been orphaned because of AIDS. Share this video with others!! People need to know more, because that's the only way we'll stop the annihilation of an entire continent of people.