I don't know much about campaigning or raising money, even if it is for a good cause. I'm not very effective at marketing or spreading word. Good or bad.

I do know that I am passionate about helping those in need. Where my needs have been blessed - I will work to bless those in need.

The idea of not having clean water is unfathomable. Although it does make sense... I have grown up in the United States, where we live in excess each and every day of our lives. Not even taking a moment to think about all that we have right outside our front door, in comparison to those who suffer because they don't even have clean water.

How often we take advantage of our situation... Of our resources. Of our needless luxuries.

And children are growing up without clean water...

I will not pretend like this is okay. Like it is isn't happening.
I will stand up and do something about it.

This half-marathon in December (12/13/09) is dedicated to raising money for a clean water project. I am currently training and have been for 2 months now. I will run this for them.

So here is one way to help. Help me raise money, that we so easily have to satisfy our own needs, in order to help meet theirs. Help aid in the development of clean water resources in third world countries. So that children may live longer, healthier lives. So that communities may be stronger. For a simple act of love that can save lives with each donation. Thank you.