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Thirst-A-Thon
March 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$10
When: Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30pm
Where: 680 N Park St, Madison, WI 53706 on Lakeshore Path
What: Thirst-A-Thon one-mile walk fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for the global water crisis
Who: UW-Madison students and members of the public
My name is Madalyn Frank, and I am a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am part of a project on campus called Thirst@UW, a local chapter of the Thirst Project national organization. The goal of Thirst Project is to educate students about the global water crisis and challenge them to fundraise to build freshwater wells in developing nations and impoverished communities. Over 600 Million people on the planet do not have access to safe, clean water. Thirst Project is the world’s largest YOUTH water organization, with 100% of all public donations going directly toward well projects. Thirst@UW is planning a big fundraiser on March 22nd, World Water Day. We are putting on an event we are calling the “Thirst-A-Thon.” This is a fundraiser where we are asking participants to walk a mile to raise awareness and funds for the cause. We are currently looking for businesses willing to be a sponsor for our event by matching donations of $25 per participant. This value of $25 represents the amount it costs to provide clean water to one person for life. You could agree to this approach, decide a maximum amount you are willing to give prior to the event or contribute a one-time donation. As a sponsor, your business logo will be included on our registration website, on social media promotion of the event, and on a sign at our event.
If you are interested in matching donations for our fundraiser, we would greatly appreciate it. The greater number of matching donors gives a greater number of people access to clean water. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them or willing to talk on the phone or in person. Once again, thank you for your consideration. We greatly appreciate it.
Madalyn Frank
608-286-5843
mofrank@wisc.edu
Thirst@UW Vice President
