Posted by Jen, Proud Owner on 20th Jul 2018
CLEAN WATER. How often do you think about clean water? For most people, it's not something they ever think about. You go to the faucet, you grab some water, no biggie. You take a long, hot shower (feels good, right?), no worries. You fill up your pool or spa as often as you want without batting an eyelash. What if your water source was unsafe? In fact, you had zero safe water to use. Period. Just think about that for a day.
Let's do something about the fact that in the past decade more people have died from Waterborne Illnesses (such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Shigella, and norovirus) than from all wars combined.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene
education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved
health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However,
many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to
their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and
hygiene (WASH)-related diseases."
This past April 2018 LoveYourHotTub donated a mere $386.40 to this amazing Non-Profit group, Friendly Water for the World. "David, what can you possibly do with $386?" His answer empowered me.
Turns out, $386 American Dollars can help eight entire families by supplying them with BioSand Water Filters that Friendly Water teaches (typically) women to build, sell and maintain as a source of income, while saving the lives of family and friends in their community, building a stronger future. BioSand Filters are proven to remove bacteria, viruses, protozoa, amoebae, worms, and heavy metals from the water supply.
With our $386, Friendly Water will be donating water systems to Tuinuane Foundation who provides "support for orphans of war and other refugees in eastern
Congo until appropriate infrastructure can be put in place to support
ourselves." Every family that is able to adopt an orphan will receive a BioSand Filter.
Facts that you may not know, according to the CDC:
Our goal is not to gross you out over your morning cup of coffee. Our goal is simply to share that we found an easy, inexpensive way to reach out and show your love to people in real need. It's hard to hear stories like this a keep drinking your cup of Joe without reaching over to your wallet:
Thank you to LoveYourHotTub's customers for donating 5% of their ozone sales for a few days. As you can see, it went a long way!! We will continue to provide opportunities to donate. Of course, you can go right to the source at FriendlyWater.Net!