Helene Castagnaro

Helene's Service Project

Helene Castagnaro
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Hi, my name is Helene, I’m an 8th grader. I became familiar with Water.org last year when I did a water conservation project in science class, and I made water droplet key chains to sell and raise money for this cause. This year, as part of my 8th grade service project, I set aside portions of my allowance and donated them—but then I decided that I shouldn’t stop there. Let’s think globally since this is a global issue, let’s see how many people—friends and family—I can get to donate and encourage awareness. Here are the startling facts:

Every 21 seconds, a child dies from a water-related disease, and diarrhea remains the second leading cause of death of children under the age of five worldwide. The problem is enormous but solutions are available. Kids with access to safe water are healthier and can attend school regularly.

Around the world, 780 million men, women and children need access to safe water. This negatively impacts their health, keeps children from attending school, and traps millions of people in a cycle of poverty. This all changes when solutions to access safe water are implemented.

Imagine if you had to walk a few miles instead of a few feet for a glass of water. This is the reality for millions of women and girls. Collectively, women spend more than 200 million hours every day walking and collecting water for domestic use. When women gain access to water they are healthier and have more time for education, work and raising their families.

I know there are a lot of worthy charities out there. I’ve created my own fundraiser for Water.org because I believe safe water is necessary for life. The water crisis is something I feel I can help solve. I hope you agree by giving whatever amount you can to support my efforts.

For every $25 that I raise, Water.org can give someone access to safe water for life. Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org has been helping people develop sustainable solutions for more than 20 years. Together, we can change lives with safe water.

10 supporters
Diane DiPierro — $50.00
Helene, What a wonderful way to help so many people in need. I am so proud of you ! Love Aunt Diane
Kathleen Cantore — $10.00
Donna Cantore — $50.00
Good Luck Helene!!!!
Diane Model — $100.00
Helene, I passed this on to friends outside of FB. One gave me $100.00 cash. A believer of this cause. Robert N.

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