Safe Water Challenge
Event summary
With only a third of Somali families having access to safe water, your participation will directly impact communities that have been suffering due to extreme weather and conflict. Mercy-USA for Aid and Development has been a lifeline in Somalia since 1997, constructing and repairing over 800 wells that benefit more than 750,000 people. By joining us for this uplifting event, you can play a crucial role in supporting sustainable solutions that empower communities and improve lives. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and let's make a difference together in Detroit!
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Races
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10k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Commemorative Items
Sign up for the 10K Walk/Run! Participants will congregate at 9:45 am at the clearly marked registration table for the run, where they will be directed to the starting line upon checking in. Set a fundraising goal, and reach out to friends and family for donations and pledges to help us build wells to access safe water in Somalia! Participants will be able to pick up any commemorative items from the designated booths at any point during the event.
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$59.80
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Commemorative Items
Sign up for the 5K Walk/Run! Participants will congregate at 10:45 am at the clearly marked registration table for the run, where they will be directed to the starting line upon checking in. Set a fundraising goal, and reach out to friends and family for donations and pledges to help us build wells to access safe water in Somalia! Participants will be able to pick up any commemorative items from the designated booths at any point during the event.
Entries closed10:15 AM EDT
$38.60
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Virtual 10k Run/Walk
VirtualIncl. $2.70 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Can't make it out to the event? Join us virtually! Set a fundraising goal, and reach out to friends and family for donations and pledges to help us build wells to access safe water in Somalia. If you have a mailing address in the continental US, you have the option of adding on a commemorative medal that will be shipped to you for an additional donation.
Entries closed10:15 AM EDT
$22.70
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Virtual 5k Run/Walk
VirtualIncl. $2.70 Fee & Commemorative Medal
Can't make it out to the event? Join us virtually! Set a fundraising goal, and reach out to friends and family for donations and pledges to help us build wells to access safe water in Somalia. If you have a mailing address in the continental US, you have the option of adding on a commemorative medal that will be shipped to you for an additional donation.
Entries closed10:15 AM EDT
$22.70
Organiser's description
[Well fill up]
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 12TH, 2024 FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL 5/10 K AT ROUGE PARK IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE SAFE WATER PROJECT IN SOMALIA!
THE SAFE WATER PROJECT
[Woman carrying water back]
According to UNICEF research, only a third of Somali families have access to clean drinking water. Since 1997, Mercy-USA has played a vital role in providing safe drinking water in Somalia, digging and repairing over 800 wells. Communities with a combined population of over 750,000 persons are benefiting from this safe water program.
Somalia is said to be the second most climate-vulnerable country in the world. Extreme weather, including successive droughts and floods exacerbated by sporadic armed conflict has created a perfect storm of suffering. Mercy-USA has been working in Somalia providing clean water and sanitation, healthcare, education projects, food aid, emergency relief, and seasonal food aid for more than 30 years.
Well construction, conducted by Mercy-USA with funds provided by private donations, has changed the lives of tens of thousands in Somalia. A nearby well gives time and safety to women and gives their daughters the same opportunity existing for education that their sons enjoy.
[Water pour]
For more information about this project, or Mercy-USA's other programs, please visit our website! http://mercyusa.org
Location
Rouge Park, 21860 Joy Rd, Detroit, 48228, MI, United States
Safe Water Challenge
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