A Letter of Invitation From "Water Woman" Kay Walter

Kay Walter 
Past-President Glens Falls Rotary    

Dear Friends,
We are inviting you and a group of your friends or co-workers to help make a difference in the lives of people far less fortunate than we. Glens Falls Rotary is sponsoring our 5th annual Water Walk 2010. The objective is to provide clean drinking water to people who will otherwise die because of water borne diseases. 

As in the past, the purpose of our annual Water Walk is to continue the work we began five years ago by providing funds and resources for "Pure Water for the World" projects in Haiti, Honduras, and Guatemala. Water filters are purchased and placed with poor families throughout these countries. The filters require no electricity and will supply a family with drinking water for a lifetime.

This year, the Glens Falls Rotary is continuing our partnership with "Pure Water for the World" to help raise critically needed funds to bring clean drinking water to the poor families in Haiti who have experienced unimaginable devastation from the earthquake in January of this year. We began in Haiti nearly 5 years ago and we will continue our work to save the lives of children and families in the capital city of Port-au-Prince and in communities that surround the area.

The Water Walk 2010 is more than just a fund-raising event. It will be a day of fun and entertainment that everyone will enjoy. While one of your team mates is hopping, skipping, jumping or walking through beautiful Crandall Park, the rest of your team can be participating in games, listening to live music, and countless other activities. 

Water Walk 2010 will start at 9am and the walking portion of the event will end at 3pm. We'll have some fun competition for best team costumes and most enthusiastic teams prior to announcing the total money raised and awarding prizes. The day will include a hot dog barbeque that is free to all Water Walk participants.  

How can your group participate? Rotary District 7190 is encouraging every Rotary Club and community organization to join us and help save the lives of the citizens of Haiti. Your group could organize a Water Walk team. A group of two or more people could raise money for clean water and participate in the Water Walk event, May 8, 2010. Click here for details and registration forms. The day will be an enjoyable experience involving Rotary Clubs, school groups, civic organizations, and other interested and interesting people from throughout the area.

Purchase a filter. Include the cost of a filter ($100) in your budget. Encourage members to purchase filters. Consider setting up a matching fund program using corporate or club funds to purchase a second filter each time one is purchased. All contributions are tax deductible. 

We strongly encourage your participation. If you have questions or need someone to make a presentation on the Water Walk 2010 to your organization or business, give us a call. We have a strong and willing support team to help.  For more information, call 518-793-5660 or click here to Contact Us. 

Thank you!

Kay Walter

Past-President (Water Woman)

Glens Falls Rotary