Imagine walking over 1 km every time you needed to get a drink of clean water.\u00a0 What would it be like to lug around huge containers of water with you, all day…even at school?<\/p>\n
Five students at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario did just that in order to raise over $500 for clean water!<\/p>\n
Each student pledged not to use their own taps for 48 hours.\u00a0 Every time they needed water, they walked over 1km to a water station (a friend’s house) to fill up.\u00a0 When they didn’t hit their fundraising goal in 48 hours, they kept up the effort for two more days.<\/p>\n
Nathalie S. said in a letter to us,<\/p>\n
“The idea was that we would gain an appreciation for having potable water at the turn of a tap while raising awareness of water issues to all those we talked to…carrying huge containers of water around the school will get lots of attention.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
We have to say, that’s one of the most inspirational fundraisers we’re heard of.\u00a0 We were moved.\u00a0 Not only will at least 50 people get clean water for a decade…but hundreds of folks at Fleming College will never forget those five students with the water jugs.<\/p>\n
Way to go Nathalie and crew!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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