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Olivia Coury and Sinead Haughey's Fundraising Page

Total Raised: $13,555.00

Did you know nearly 1 billion people don't have clean water to drink?

I'm helping raise funds to provide clean, safe drinking water to people who suffer needlessly without it in the developing world, and could really use your help!

Our donations will be used to construct a specific water project. We'll get pictures, GPS coordinates, and reports from the field, as they happen. We'll see the actual results of what we've done.


In their own words...

Olivia Coury and Sinead Haughey are teaming up to bring clean water to two villages in Africa!

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Olivia Coury: "I am fundraising for my senior project! Please help me in bringing not only clean water to a village in Africa, but also hope. We are so blessed in having access to clean water, and sometimes we take it for granted. I hope that you will join me in my efforts to sponsor a well in a Sierra Leone! Every little bit counts, and I would be so thankful for your support! Your donation is tax deductible, as you will receive an email receipt after you make a donation."

To read an article written about this project, please copy and paste the following URL into a separate window:
http://thewaterproject.org/community/2011/03/10/olivia-coury/

Sinead Haughey:  "For my high school senior project, I am holding a 5K race called the "Go to the Well 5K" to raise money for the building of a well in an area of Africa called Sierra Leone. Approximately 1 billion people (about 14.5% of the world's population) lack clean, safe sources of water, and many of those people suffer from water related diseases. The Water Project is taking steps to change this, and I want to help. It does not take much to make a difference: the building of each well only costs around $6,000. With our small contribution, people in Sierra Leone will not only find relief from water related diseases but from starvation and poverty. Even education would take a turn for the better. Please join us in our mission to bring clean water to the people of Sierra Leone. Your donation can change lives."

Summary of Past Events:

To view photos from these events, please copy and paste the following URL into a separate window, and select the corresponding album:
http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee501/WaterForAfrica/

Soluna Spa Awareness Stand: Thanks to the Aucoin family for allowing me to set up a booth at their spa to raise awareness and accept donations for clean water for Africa! And thank you to all of the generous spa-goers who expressed enthusiasm for this cause and supported my project!

Biology Gone Wrong Fundraiser: During the months of November through January, Mrs. Justus's biology classes helped to raise money for clean water for Africa by selling blue and gold donation tickets. While learning about various water-borne illnesses like cholera, these students made such a great difference in the lives of so many people. Thanks to Mrs. Justus for her enthusiasm and kind heart, and thanks to the students who worked hard to raise the funds! Also, thanks to Papa John's Pizza for providing free pizzas for the students who raised money. "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

Donation Letters to Friends/Family: Thanks so much to all of my friends and family members who responded to my donation request letters sent out in December 2010. I am so thankful for your monetary donations as well as your encouragement and support. Your gifts are changing lives.

Silent Auction & Dinner: The Silent Auction & Dinner held at the Reserve at Lake Keowee was a great success! Thanks again to all the residents who came out to support this cause. Also, thank you to all of the local business, family members, and friends who were so generous to donate items and gift certificates for the auction. The Silent Auction brought in over $8,000 for clean water for Africa. We built an entire well in one night!

Sinead's Go to the Well 5K: On Saturday, March 12, Sinead Haughey held an awesome 5K event to raise money and awareness for clean water for Africa! Thanks to all of the runners who came out to participate, the volunteers who helped out, and the sponsors who allowed Sinead to use Nettle's Park. We had a great turn out, and Sinead was able to pull in over $1,000 for clean water!
 

Donations

Most recent 5 donations of 28

Olivia Coury gave $6.96 on April 5th, 2011
The Haughey Family gave $300.00 on April 4th, 2011
Offline Gifts gave $115.00 on March 31st, 2011
Worship Life gave $50.00 on March 29th, 2011
Offline Donations from 5k gave $530.00 on March 28th, 2011

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Go to the Well 5K gave $225.04 on March 24th, 2011
Jenna Ceteras gave $102.00 on March 22nd, 2011 and said, "Congrats on everything you have raised! I'm glad I could help you out! I love you Oliv! :) "
Kimberly Ivey gave $100.00 on March 14th, 2011 and said, "Sinead and Olivia... Looks like you've done a great job. Sorry I couldn't be there in person..xx Kim Ivey"
Ian Davidson gave $20.00 on March 11th, 2011 and said, "Best wishes Sinead, with all your efforts!"
Kathryn Perry gave $10.00 on March 9th, 2011 and said, "Good luck on this project!"
Offline Gifts from Silent Auction gave $0.00 on March 9th, 2011
Offline Gifts from Silent Auction gave $9386.00 on March 9th, 2011
Nathan Baumgardner gave $284.20 on March 8th, 2011 and said, "Last, but not hopefully not least."
Michael Lauria gave $10.15 on March 8th, 2011
Offline Gifts gave $250.00 on March 3rd, 2011
Barbara Foltz gave $25.00 on March 2nd, 2011
Shelly Geer gave $15.00 on February 24th, 2011 and said, "this is for Go to the Well 5K"
Offline Gifts gave $960.65 on January 26th, 2011
Offline Gifts gave $630.00 on January 17th, 2011
Melanie Lillich's Fundraising Efforts gave $25.00 on January 8th, 2011 and said, "I love Oliviakane and am so proud to say I raised money for to this wonderful cause:) !"
Max Conover gave $45.00 on January 8th, 2011
Andrea Prazmowski gave $40.00 on January 7th, 2011
Phil Coury gave $10.00 on December 14th, 2010 and said, "I love Africa!"
Soluna Spa Event gave $32.00 on December 7th, 2010
Soluna Spa Event gave $70.00 on November 29th, 2010
Soluna Spa Event gave $84.00 on November 29th, 2010
Soluna Spa Event gave $169.00 on November 29th, 2010
Lillich Family gave $60.00 on November 29th, 2010

About The Water Project


The Water Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that's bringing relief to communities around the world who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water.

We tell stories. The story of water, the story of change, and the story of hope. These stories inspire people to raise the money needed to build wells and other water projects at schools, medical centers, churches and other public places in under-developed nations.

With monies raised, our partners in the field can do the digging and construction needed to provide clean, safe water efficiently and sustainably. They also mobilize, train, and follow-up with local communities, helping ensure long-term success.

We work closely with our partners around the world who identify, implement, report on and follow up on every project. That's how we share the whole story with you and hopefully inspire confidence in the work being done and the impact it has.

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Why Give Water?

Nearly 1 billion people don't have access to clean, safe drinking water.


The Problem:

For too many...dirty, diseased water leads to a cycle of sickness, lack of education, poverty and lost hope. It is needless suffering.


The Solution:

Decide this has to change. Get involved. Help me fund a clean, safe water project.


What to Do:

Donate and help fund a well with me. Once the goal is met we'll all receive a tracking link so we can actually see the specific project we helped
fund. Together we'll witness the impact our donations make.

Mother gathering dirty water

Drilling a new well in Kenya

Students with a new well in Kenya

How We Work

Working with local partners in countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Uganda, The Water Project builds long lasting projects that are organized, owned and managed by the communities receiving them.

 

Clean, safe water changes everything!



 
 
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