Charity: Water

Megs · May 5th, 2008, 12:06 PM

Charity: Water

While many of us are thinking about what additional materialistic good to get for our mother (or self) for Mother's Day, there are mothers and children around the world worrying about having some clean water this coming Sunday. Many women and children walk up to three miles a day carrying 40 lbs of contaminated water to their families. Each day 4500 children will die from water-related illnesses. Saks is pairing up with Charity: Water to help bring clean water to those who need it most. Charity: Water is non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water into impoverished communities. In less than 2 years, we have funded more than 600 projects in 11 nations that will provide 250,000 people with clean water. Through Saks you can purchase a bracelet for $5, send an E-card to your mom for $20, or sponsor a fresh water well for $5000. There are options to do as much as your budget allows and this will show your mom that you care this Mother's Day; not only about her but about other mothers and children around the world. Read more at Saks and through Charity: Water.

Mid- · May 5th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Thanks so much Megs for the info and the link. This is something I'd definitely support.

ValleyO · May 6th, 2008, 02:09 AM

I saw this on the Saks site last week and though it was really neat. Great cause and sharp looking bracelet!

gacats · May 6th, 2008, 11:18 AM

This is a fabulous idea!

BagsRmyLife · May 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Very nice idea.

gloss_gal · May 6th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Great idea. How great would it be if we sponsored a water well. Where is the Sunshine committee.

HitchcockBlonde · May 6th, 2008, 01:10 PM

I know someone who helped to start this charity (Scott Harrison), thank you so much for spotlighting it! It is a great cause!

May 5th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#2
Mid- Panta Rei Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Wherever you are, there you are. Posts: 1,748	Thanks so much Megs for the info and the link. This is something I'd definitely support. __________________ Charity: Water ~ Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. ~

May 6th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#4
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,750	This is a fabulous idea! __________________ GaCats My 2008 wish list: LV damier Hampstead PM (found it!) Marc by Marc Jacobs patent utility bag in Espresso ( I got one!) Jumbo CHANEL lambskin flap with gold hardware (got it!) And I'm done for this year! YAY!

May 6th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#7
HitchcockBlonde Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,128	I know someone who helped to start this charity (Scott Harrison), thank you so much for spotlighting it! It is a great cause! __________________ Currently carrying and loving: YSL Muse in chestnut pony MJ Blake in Grey RM Market Tote in Night MJ Blake in Bordeaux Alexander McQueen Novak in Dark Brown Marc Jacobs Moccasin & Python Karens

May 5th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,590	Charity: Water While many of us are thinking about what additional materialistic good to get for our mother (or self) for Mother's Day, there are mothers and children around the world worrying about having some clean water this coming Sunday. Many women and children walk up to three miles a day carrying 40 lbs of contaminated water to their families. Each day 4500 children will die from water-related illnesses. Saks is pairing up with Charity: Water to help bring clean water to those who need it most. Charity: Water is non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water into impoverished communities. In less than 2 years, we have funded more than 600 projects in 11 nations that will provide 250,000 people with clean water. Through Saks you can purchase a bracelet for $5, send an E-card to your mom for $20, or sponsor a fresh water well for $5000. There are options to do as much as your budget allows and this will show your mom that you care this Mother's Day; not only about her but about other mothers and children around the world. Read more at Saks and through Charity: Water.

May 6th, 2008, 02:09 AM	#3
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,087	I saw this on the Saks site last week and though it was really neat. Great cause and sharp looking bracelet!

May 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#5
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 3,396	Very nice idea.

May 6th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#6
gloss_gal Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,429	Great idea. How great would it be if we sponsored a water well. Where is the Sunshine committee.