A Day In The Life-Clean Water In Kenya

1860 East 65th South,Idaho Falls ID 83404

13 August, 2021

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What if you had to haul water every day to cook, clean and wash? Villagers in Kenya face this reality. Help us, help them! "Villagers carry water an average of 6km (3.7 miles) a day." Kathryn Reid, World Vision. This may seem like a crazy undertaking to you, however, this challenge will represent a slice of the difficulty faced by Kenyan villagers every day. WHAT: Starting at Sandy Downs, collect your water jug(s), haul them on the marked course to the fill station, then haul the collected water back to Sandy Downs to be measured put into kiddie pools for use in Grit League's Mud Run on August 14! WHEN: August 13 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. WHO: Sign up to carry solo or as a team of 4. You can use straps and/or sticks to make it easier to carry, but you must carry it while walking, jogging or running. COST: Solo $35 minimum donation to Clean Water In Kenya (or business sponsor)Family $50 minimum donation to Clean Water in Kenya (or business sponsor)Team of 4 $50 minimum donation to Clean Water In Kenya (or business sponsor)WHY: We will be tracking down businesses to pledge to donate to Clean Water In Kenya based on the number of gallons we are able to haul. You can also find a business to sponsor your solo efforts, team efforts, or the efforts of us all. Get a business donation form here. If you have a business to sponsor you, your family, or your team, you can participate for free! If you know of a business that would support this cause and pledge a donation or make a flat donation, please contact Dan Beck ([email protected]) to get the Pledge/Donation forms. All funds from registrations, business sponsorships, and donations will go to Clean Water In Kenya, a registered non-profit entity. Clean Water In Kenya is a non-profit organized by Mike Musingi, who currently resides in Idaho Falls. Mike grew up in Kenya hauling water. Mike created the Clean Water In Kenya non-profit to drill a well for his village. That was completed and provides many people with fresh water every day. However, water is still hauled to the schools in the area. These funds will be used to construct a water tower that will allow for the water to be delivered to multiple schools in and around the village where Mike grew up. The water tower will allow the schools to provide drinking, hand washing, and sanitation for the students. www.gritleague.com