How You Can Help
From July through October, we're kayaking the length of the
Mississippi River to help raise money and awareness for the Global
Water Crisis with a non-profit organization called What About Blue?
(http://www.whataboutblue.org)
As you may or may not know our planet is running out of water, our rivers are running dry, we're emptying our aquifers, and much of the water we do have is polluted. 6,000 people die a day from lack of access to clean water, and by 2025 1.8 BILLION people will live in regions with little or no water.
By kayaking the Mississippi (the worlds 4th largest water shed, with a Dead Zone at the bottom of it the size of New Jersey), our goal is to create an event large enough to garner much needed attention surrounding water issues. By paddling from Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico, from July-Oct we aim to unite and inspire a nation to take action for a critical cause. Through media coverage, blogs, photos, and a documentary, we hope to spread the net wide.
Sounds great! How can I help!!!?
Step one, JOIN OUR NETWORK! Go to our website http://www.whataboutblue.org and sign up to be a part of our site, it's free, and it will keep you updated with our journey this summer.
Step two, GIVE "A LATTE FOR LIFE." $5 a month for a year will go to local, national, and international charities dealing with preservation and conservation issues, and supplying fresh water to those in need.
Step three, INVEST IN THE EXPEDITION! If you have connections to a company or corporation interested in sponsoring a large scale event for an environmental cause with massive media attention, put me in touch! Their name will be associated with all events, promotions, and media coverage. (FOX news is our media partner).
If you'd like to make a personal lump-sum contribution towards "What About Blue" please let me know, all contributions are tax deductible and checks are payable to What About Blue Inc. and can be sent to 600 1st Ave North, Suite 302 St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Step four, MORE MEDIA CONNECTIONS! If you have contacts or connections with journalists, newspapers, magazines, blogs, filmmakers that may be interested in writing an article, following our story, or helping with our documentary about the entire journey, let me know!
Step five, START DISCUSSIONS! Start engaging in conversations about these pressing issues, tell people you know about some dedicated folks who are kayaking the Mississippi; send them to our website; forward this email, reach out to your networks and spread the net wide!
Step six, ENJOY SOME WATER! And I don't mean take an extra long shower! Get outside: paddle, surf, sail, or sit by a waterfall and enjoy water for it's pure magnificence.
Step seven...ok no more steps, but anything you think you can do to help with any of the above would be much appreciated. Including and not limited to sponsorship, proposals, non-profits, funding, documentary filmmaking, donations, gear suggestions, and words of wisdom...:)
Many thanks! Team Blue
Blue, it's the new Green!
Jump onboard today at http://www.whataboutblue.com
As you may or may not know our planet is running out of water, our rivers are running dry, we're emptying our aquifers, and much of the water we do have is polluted. 6,000 people die a day from lack of access to clean water, and by 2025 1.8 BILLION people will live in regions with little or no water.
By kayaking the Mississippi (the worlds 4th largest water shed, with a Dead Zone at the bottom of it the size of New Jersey), our goal is to create an event large enough to garner much needed attention surrounding water issues. By paddling from Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico, from July-Oct we aim to unite and inspire a nation to take action for a critical cause. Through media coverage, blogs, photos, and a documentary, we hope to spread the net wide.
Sounds great! How can I help!!!?
Step one, JOIN OUR NETWORK! Go to our website http://www.whataboutblue.org and sign up to be a part of our site, it's free, and it will keep you updated with our journey this summer.
Step two, GIVE "A LATTE FOR LIFE." $5 a month for a year will go to local, national, and international charities dealing with preservation and conservation issues, and supplying fresh water to those in need.
Step three, INVEST IN THE EXPEDITION! If you have connections to a company or corporation interested in sponsoring a large scale event for an environmental cause with massive media attention, put me in touch! Their name will be associated with all events, promotions, and media coverage. (FOX news is our media partner).
If you'd like to make a personal lump-sum contribution towards "What About Blue" please let me know, all contributions are tax deductible and checks are payable to What About Blue Inc. and can be sent to 600 1st Ave North, Suite 302 St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Step four, MORE MEDIA CONNECTIONS! If you have contacts or connections with journalists, newspapers, magazines, blogs, filmmakers that may be interested in writing an article, following our story, or helping with our documentary about the entire journey, let me know!
Step five, START DISCUSSIONS! Start engaging in conversations about these pressing issues, tell people you know about some dedicated folks who are kayaking the Mississippi; send them to our website; forward this email, reach out to your networks and spread the net wide!
Step six, ENJOY SOME WATER! And I don't mean take an extra long shower! Get outside: paddle, surf, sail, or sit by a waterfall and enjoy water for it's pure magnificence.
Step seven...ok no more steps, but anything you think you can do to help with any of the above would be much appreciated. Including and not limited to sponsorship, proposals, non-profits, funding, documentary filmmaking, donations, gear suggestions, and words of wisdom...:)
Many thanks! Team Blue
Blue, it's the new Green!
Jump onboard today at http://www.whataboutblue.com
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