Event Central

Start collecting your loose change to donate for the 1 billion people who don't have access to clean, safe drinking water. Plan to meet at Tonda Elementary at 8am and we will begin the 6K run/walk at 9am.

Water scarcity is an issue affecting countries, communities and families all over the world. One in eight people don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. Eighty-eight percent of diarrheal cases worldwide are linked to inadequate and unsafe water. These cases result in 1.5 million deaths each year, mostly among children under five. In these areas, women and children are forced to walk 6 km (3.7 miles) each day to secure water that is likely unsuitable for drinking.
http://liveearth.org/en/liveearthblog/kara-goucher-carl-lewis-and-jenny-fletcher-to-participate-in-the-dow-live-earth-run-fo

As for fundraising - we are not "charging" to participate in this event, but are asking everyone to begin saving their leftover COINS into a jar/bowl/bucket, etc. If you choose to bring your coins (or checks) to us, please know that your dollars will be sent to WORLD VISION for their Water & Sanitation program. For more info, please visit their web site: http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/learn/ways-we-help-water?Open&lpos=lft_txt_Water-&-Sanitation

If you'd rather donate your dollars to a "Live Earth" project listing, please visit the following web page: (http://akvo.org/rsr/liveearth/) and send in your own contribution.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no restrooms available for the participants. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you are interested in viewing the Out and Back 6K route - please visit the following web page: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3580072