May 21st at 6:00-7:00 pm
MOLINE, Ill. – Wells4Wellness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing safe, sanitary water wells to the people of Niger, Africa. Ten teams were challenged to cumulatively complete a virtual 6,000 mile walk for 60 days from the Quad Cities to Niger, Africa.
The Faith Lutheran Church of Moline, with Reverend Mark Gherke, and Parish Nurse Barb Marlin provided significant momentum to this event.
Throughout the QCA, you may see teams walking in their yellow shirts supporting this cause. This event provides the opportunity for participants to achieve both exercise and fundraising goals. They are taking pledges per mile for the walkathon event, and there is still time for you to contribute to this important cause.
The public can enjoy refreshments and congratulate our winning teams at the Award Ceremony on Sunday, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. This closing event will be at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa.
Awards will be given for the teams who walked the most miles and raised the most money. Further excitement will be generated by the unveiling of the 2017 Well4Wellness winning art exhibit.
Drilling modern wells dramatically improves the health and commerce of the people living in rural desert communities. One out of four children die before they are five years old from contaminated water.
Wells4Wellness:Wells4Wellness is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the health of rural Niger, Africa by drilling modern water wells. The organization has a goal of drilling 33 wells to help the people of Niger gain access to clean, safe drinking water. For further information, please visit www.wells4wellness.com or phone 309-236-1301.
