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Magdalena Michalowicz Running a marathon Hi. My name is Magda and I’m addicted to pain. On August 17, 2008, I ran the America’s Finest City Half Marathon in San Diego, CA. I ran not only to show my lungs and legs who’s boss, but also to help charity: water bring clean drinking water to the 1.1 billion people who lack it. But while I trained for 5 months, running over 350 miles and acquiring awkward tan lines and the kind of callused feet only a mother could love, on race day, I missed my goal time by three lousy minutes. Three minutes! If women and small children can walk hours every day just to gather the water necessary to live, I can surely run a half marathon in under two hours. So the journey continues. On October 12, I will tackle those 13.1 miles again. For the children. “But Magda,” you may ask, “what’s in it for me?” In addition to helping me build wells in Africa, India and Bangladesh, you too can experience the joy of running a half marathon without any of the discomfort, sweat, or risk of heat stroke. Why choke down those disgusting packets of energy gel when I’ll do it for you? Take it easy, stay in bed. No, I insist. Let me get up at 6 a.m. for training races. Let me dump little paper cups of water over my head. Let me wear the unflattering shorts. Really. It’s my pleasure. Read my training blog and pat yourself on the back every time I add a workout. Or join my Facebook group. Commenting on photos or videos is just as important as putting in road time. Soon you too will be relaying amusing anecdotes about how prolonged time in the sun can make you think your iPod shuffle is trying to communicate with you. Donate per mile, per minute of race time, per blister. Or just pick a number, any number will do. |
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After a well is installed, charity: water partners will work directly with villagers, teaching them how to maintain and fix their well and hand pump device, while also conducting basic hygiene and sanitati on classes. |
100% of your donation will directly build freshwater wells and basic sanitation projects. donor disclosure policy > |
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why $20?
A freshwater well costs $3,500-$10,000 and can serve an average of 500 people with clean water for 20 years. So, for $20, one person in Africa is provided with clean water. what happens next? After a well is installed, charity: water partners work directly with villagers, teaching them how to maintain and fix their well and hand pump device, while also conducting basic hygiene and sanitati on classes. learn more > |
