By Kate Shellnutt

Two Washington and Lee organizations are finding surprising levels of student support as they raise awareness and money for refugees in Sudan this week.

Since Monday, the local chapter of Amnesty International has sold more than 200 t-shirts, bearing Sudan's flag and the message "Save Darfur."

"We've raised a lot of money," said Georgia Gilroy, the organization's secretary.
 

"I was hungrier last night, before I went to bed," said Rachael Levine, one Amnesty faster. "Now, I’m ok."

Earlier this month, Amnesty International and the Student Association for International Learning, or SAIL, teamed up to put on a talent show benefiting victims of the Darfur conflict.

The event raised around $1,000, and organizers are planning a second, joint project.

Amnesty International and SAIL are working to bring performance artists, Chapmyn Spoken Word, to campus this winter.