I am writing to ask for your support for the upcoming Water Mission Walk for Water. This event will be held at Riverfront Park in North Charleston on March 23. My church team, the YPPC Walkers, will be walking to raise funds and awareness to help fight the enormous global water crisis.

Since getting involved with Water Mission, I have learned that millions of women and children walk an average of three miles daily to fetch water. In most cases, this water is contaminated and makes them sick. I now realize how badly our global neighbors need safe water.

In 2001, Water Mission was founded to meet this need. This locally based international nonprofit has a goal to bring clean, safe water to 15,000 people in need around the world. Since 2006, thousands of walkers have raised millions of dollars to fight the global water crisis through Walk for Water events.

The Water Mission Walk for Water started in Charleston, SC, and has expanded to Walk events across the United States and in more than 35 countries around the world. For a gift of $25, you can register and be a part of our team. Or, you can choose to donate any amount and sponsor me in my walk on Saturday. My team is hoping to raise $3,000. So far, we have received $1,300 in donations. (I hope you choose to be a part of my team and be with us on Saturday!)

Charity Navigator has awarded Water Mission its top four-star rating 17 years in a row, a distinction shared by only 1% of the charities rated by the organization. Thank you for your consideration of this event