The 2010 Disney World Half Marathon has my name on it. [Yes, this is Erin Straza!]
On Saturday, January 9, 2010, I will attempt to run 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 4 minutes (or less, if I can). That's my running goal.
I would love to accomplish this feat, but even more than that, I want my efforts to contribute to something tangible and lasting. For a few years now, God has tugged on my heart regarding the clean water crisis around the world and especially in Africa. Giving something as basic as water seems simple, and it is. But we cannot mistake basic and simple for unimportant. Clean water gives health and life. It also prevents much heartache caused by illness and disease spread through contaminated water. The gift of clean water is no small thing.
Will you help me help others? My fund-raising goal is $10 for every minute of my goal time: 124 minutes x $10 = $1,240
Donations* of any dollar amount are welcome and can be given online (by credit card—see box at bottom of the page) or sent to me (cash or checks payable to Active:Water).
Thanks for supporting me in both goals. I couldn't do this without you. Let's give water: clean and simple.
To learn more, visit my blog. *Please Note: Active:Water is in the process of filing for 501(c)3 tax-exempt status, which should be approved in the 2010 tax year. Donations given in the 2009 year are not likely to be tax deductible, so if you would like to ensure a tax-deductible donation, please wait to give until January 1, 2010. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Team Active:Water is a group of individual athletes all over the world who share two passions; being fit and saving lives!
Through vigorous training, competitive participation, and compassionate advocacy, our team members fullfill their dreams of athletic conquests knowing that every drop of sweat from their own personal sacrifice is leading to a richer, fuller life for another. This mission is accomplished through the funding of clean water solutions for communities in developing nations all over the world.
To learn more about how you can become involved in one of our athletic or grassroots campaigns, visit www.activewater.org or email amie@activewater.org
Here I am with my long-run buddy, Amy! Note my Active:Water t-shirt . . . that's blocked by my cup. [sigh.]
