Last September, we had the privilege to help out Charity Water as part of the 30 Days. 30 Bloggers. challenge. And this year, we're looking to help out in a big way again.
In 5 years, Charity Water has brought clean water to 2,000,000 people in 19 countries.
And as proud as they are of that fact, they're not happy with the pace. In fact, they're looking to change the game completely - rather than just continuing to fund project construction, they're looking to purchase the actual drilling equipment themselves!
Specifically, an FS250 Drilling Rig that can dig 80 wells in a year and bring clean water to 40,000 new people, each year. Which would mean that in 10 years, 100% of the Northern region of Ethiopia could have access to clean drinking water.
Plus, if we can help buy the one rig, a matching donor has agreed to buy a second!
Buying popcorn to support the Boy Scouts is a good thing. Buying wrapping paper to support youth football is a good thing.
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Watch the video. Cry like I did. And then join them in changing the world.
September 29, 2011
Baby-Free Dining
It looks like we're slowly on our way toward my life goal of an airline providing baby-free flights.
Because in Pennsylvania, McDain's Restaurant has banned children under 6 years of age from their upscale casual eatery.
It has made a lot of people angry. It makes me, who, this past year, had to endure a fussy infant at the nicest steakhouse in the area - on Valentine's Day - very happy.
Many of you claimed my opinions on infant prejudice would change after having a kid. They have not. I love the idea more than ever. And apparently, so do a lot of people.
His business has grown by 20% since making the switch.
(Note: I apologize for the programming problems when leaving a comment - I am trying to implement Facebook blogging/commenting integration and will let you know when everything is sorted out)
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Because in Pennsylvania, McDain's Restaurant has banned children under 6 years of age from their upscale casual eatery.
It has made a lot of people angry. It makes me, who, this past year, had to endure a fussy infant at the nicest steakhouse in the area - on Valentine's Day - very happy.
Many of you claimed my opinions on infant prejudice would change after having a kid. They have not. I love the idea more than ever. And apparently, so do a lot of people.
His business has grown by 20% since making the switch.
(Note: I apologize for the programming problems when leaving a comment - I am trying to implement Facebook blogging/commenting integration and will let you know when everything is sorted out)