A Walk For Water, a walk for children by children

Amman Imman: Water is Life
Derwood, Maryland, United States, 16 May 09

http://www.waterishope.org/

A collaborative fundraising event for students to benefit development organization Amman Imman and the children in the Azawak of Niger, West Africa

During nine months of the year, in stifling 110+ degree temperatures, the children of the Azawak make a marathon hike for water, inspired not by an athletic goal, but by a desperate need. They travel up to 30 miles in a day, in an oppressive heat, with little to eat, They know that if they don't return soon with water, one of their family members might die.

To bring an awareness to the challenges these children face, and to raise money to bring them water, area schools, students, their friends and families are invited to participate in a special event: "A Walk For Water", a collaborative fundraising project supporting the mission of Amman Imman. Amman Imman means "Water is Life" . Amman Imman is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of the people in the Azawak region of Niger, West Africa by supplying permanent water sources.

When: Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Check-in time is 9:00 a.m. Rally begins at 10 a.m. Walk to follow.

Approximate walking time is 2 hours.
Where: Lake Frank in Derwood Maryland (Rain or shine)

What: Students and their families will walk the 3.25 miles around the lake.

Cost: Minimum donation $10.00 per participant. Additionally, participants seek sponsorships from family, friends, neighbors and local businesses.

For more information about Amman Imman, please go to http://www.waterishope.org/.

For more information about how students are helping, please go to the blog at http://montessori-amman-imman-project.blogspot.com/

To register for the walk, please contact Debra Kahn at info@ammanimman.org



Contact: Debra Kahn