I
have taken on the challenge of not only running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon in
May, but of also fundraising for charity along the way. When most people think
of charities, the big ones always come to mind. This time, I chose to run for
those who are far too often forgotten about. It’s not always major illnesses
and diseases that threaten our lives. For some, it’s the lack of access to
basic needs- food, water, shelter. Because of this, I will be running my race for Haiti H20.
Haiti
H20 is a ministry partnership that helps raise funds to develop sustainable
business projects in the villages, such as a bread oven and community farming
projects. By making a donation to my charity page, your efforts will help Haiti H2O provide clean water
projects, agriculture, sanitation, schools, and more to rural Haitian
communities, cultivating hope and opportunities. The program is unique in that
it is designed with the idea that we are offering a hand up, not a hand out.
There are two major projects that funds raised through my
charity will assist. The Haiti H2O Composting Toilet Project is a
proactive program that improves sanitation and replenishes the soil in Baissin
Caiman. There is no electricity, running water or public sewage system.
As you can imagine this leads to major health problems. A composting
toilet provides a safe and secure structure to dispose of human waste, while
also converting that waste to compost to replenish the soil.
The Haiti H2O Goat Project is a livestock exchange program to aid the people in
rural Haiti. One of the best ways to increase the income of an area is to
increase the number of livestock in that area. This project will help break the
crippling poverty of the area through gifts of goats.
With your help through a donation, we
can bring Haiti one step closer to sustainability. Please consider donating to
a wonderful cause. Sharing my page with others can also help raise awareness
and funds for this cause.
