Grassroots California Group Digs Deep to Help Haiti, 5K in American Canyon Raises Money for Shipping Container for Local Donations
WEI volunteers hold a 5k to Haiti to provide relief, educational support and to repair clean water wells.
American Canyon, CA, March 06, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Water and Education International (WEI) announces a 5k Run/Walk for Clean Water in Haiti 2010. The event is a fundraiser for clean water, food and education for the Haitian villages impacted by the recent earthquake. The race is a family friendly event in beautiful American Canyon, CA on April 24, 2010. Register for the 5K Run/Walk at www.active.com - keyword WEI Care.
The January earthquake that rattled Haiti has hampered remote villages from receiving any aid. Water & Education International is sending a team of experienced support people and physicians to provide medicine, food and logistical support for several villages and schools. The team is scheduled to make a humanitarian trip to Haiti on March 31, 2010 for 10 days and a follow-up trip in July 2010 with additional supplies and materials.
“We are humbled by the opportunity to provide assistance in various forms to those in need in Haiti. The Run/Walk is a call to action for our entire community and will set a standard of helping those in need for our children and teens,” said Ollie Dixon, Executive Director of WEI.
Water & Education International is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed in 2007 and is 100% volunteer supported. Find out more about WEI at www.WEIHumanitarian.org.
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The January earthquake that rattled Haiti has hampered remote villages from receiving any aid. Water & Education International is sending a team of experienced support people and physicians to provide medicine, food and logistical support for several villages and schools. The team is scheduled to make a humanitarian trip to Haiti on March 31, 2010 for 10 days and a follow-up trip in July 2010 with additional supplies and materials.
“We are humbled by the opportunity to provide assistance in various forms to those in need in Haiti. The Run/Walk is a call to action for our entire community and will set a standard of helping those in need for our children and teens,” said Ollie Dixon, Executive Director of WEI.
Water & Education International is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed in 2007 and is 100% volunteer supported. Find out more about WEI at www.WEIHumanitarian.org.
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Ollie Dixon
650-255-4504
www.weihumanitarian.org
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