DepaulUK organized an event which attempted to beat the record of “Most people solving the rubik’s cube at the same time at one place”. It was a charity event as well as it was organised by Depaul UK which helps troubled teenagers get back on their feet. (Photo courtesy of Fox’sTales)
Not only did the event generate a whopping £35000, it apparently also broke the Guiness World Record for having the most people solving the cube at one place and time! The number came to 330 people who solved it which broke the record of 300 which was set in India not long ago.
Depaul explains the use of a Rubik’s cube in their event: “The Rubik’s Cube is logic and order in action. Follow the right steps, the problem is solved. It’s simple when you know how. Depaul UK works with young people who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged. It’s far from easy but like solving the cube, we help them solve their problems by following a series of enabling steps and showing them the world of difference a positive move can make.”In this event, just for turning up to try for the record (solving the cube), Rubik’s Cube donates £100 per person to the organisation. By 15 minutes many people were done solving!… within the first 15 seconds some people were already done!
Certainly it gets an award in the spirit of Vincent dePaul’s quote about being “creative unto infinity.”
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Tags: Advocacy, Anti-poverty strategies, Depaul UK
