Walk for Water, WMI, Charleston, SC
I've long been a supporter of Water Missions International's project to build water purification treatment systems for communities in developing countries and disaster areas.
It is a simple, basic solution - people need clean water. This system works. The water filtration systems are made right here in Charleston and shipped to communities that need them.
My health system took on the project of raising the funds to build and transport a unit to a small hospital and community in Kenya. This week we discovered we had raised more than our goal of $25,000. and our project is ready to go!
Our successful campaign was timed to end at World Water Day and today was the Third Annual Walk for Water. The festivities started at Cannon Park and led by George and Molly Greene, the group walked three miles down Rutledge, along the Battery and back. People carried empty buckets which were filled about half way to symbolize the trip that women and children make daily to carry water in many parts of the world.
I am still uploading pictures so may be back with more.
Man, everything looks like fun down in your neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I walked for miles. I always try to stay ahead so I can take pictures of people walking towards me and then scramble to catch them coming back. It was fun!
ReplyDeleteThey're wearing buckets on their heads! Very cool event though.
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