When You Walk for Water, You Make a Difference
January 8, 2019
Every day, billions of people do have to think about where they will get the day’s water and whether or not it will make them ill.
Today, 2.1 billion people around the world lack access to safe drinking water. That’s one-third of the world’s population.
The impact of the global water crisis is both widespread and tragic. One person dies every 37 seconds from a water-related illness, and 50 percent of the hospital beds in the developing world are filled with people suffering from water-related diseases. Women are especially affected, spending 200 million hours each day collecting water for their families. And the water they work so hard to get is usually not safe to drink.
The global water crisis is real. It’s urgent. But there is hope.
And you can help provide that hope to people around the world by participating in Water Mission’s annual Walk for Water on Saturday, March 30, 2019, in North Charleston, SC, or by finding a regional walk near you.
The three-mile, experiential route will demonstrate what life is like for people around the world who walk for water every day. Stories, facts, and visuals will guide you through Riverfront Park to Water Mission’s international headquarters where you will see the transformative impact of safe water firsthand.
When you participate in the Walk, form a team, and raise support, you are directly combating the global water crisis.
Your participation brings much-needed awareness to the lack of safe water around the world. And every dollar you raise helps to transform someone’s life.
It’s simple —
- RECRUIT: Talk to your friends, church, and co-workers about forming a Walk for Water team.
- REGISTER: Register yourself and your team to reserve your 2019 Walk for Water T-shirt. (Click here.)
- RAISE SUPPORT: Personally ask 10 people (family, friends, co-workers) to give $10 with a simple text, email, or phone call.
- WALK: Show up on Saturday, March 30, at 9:00 a.m. ready to Walk for Water and enjoy the day!
Since 2001, Water Mission has worked in 55 countries around the world, providing solutions for safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. But we can’t do this work alone.
We’re so grateful for people like you who are eager to fight the global water crisis with us. When you join us on March 30, you’ll be walking for water so that one day, others won’t have to.
Sign up today for the 2019 Walk for Water!
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