We reached our goal to raise $1,500 to provide drinking water to those in need. Thank you to everyone who donated. Please continue to help us spread the word for this amazing cause!
This month people from cities across the globe are uniting for a much larger cause to raise money to provide drinking water for those in need. Today the OrgSync team has set out to support this effort by harnessing the power of social media to raise $1,500.
Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease, and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Only $20 can provide one person in a third world country clean, safe drinking water for 20 years.
In an effort to help us provide a basic necessity to those less fortunate, we ask you to donate a small amount (even $1 will help) which will be personally matched by Eric Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of OrgSync. Eric has agreed to match the first $1000 raised because as a leader, Eric is passionate about leveraging his understanding of social media to unite the online community for such a great cause.
This Nigerian woman is gathering water from a local pond, which is used as a source of drinking water. But because of a Guinea worm larvae infestation, this water must be filtered to remove the water fleas that carry the parasitic larvae of the Guinea worm. Photo by E. Staub, courtesy of the CDC and The Carter Center.
Please click the icon below to donate.
Also, please help us spread the word about this cause to anyone you may know. Thanks for everyone’s help!
Why Water Relief?
Charity: Water promo featuring “Time Bomb” by Beck from Charity: Water on Vimeo.
Watch this short video to see how 1 in 6 people don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water. To learn more visit Charity Water.
Keep track of how much money we raise throughout the day:
Twitter: Follow @OrgSync
Facebook: Friend Eric Fortenberry
Blog: blog.orgsync.com
Flickr: OrgSync
We would like to thank the following individuals for donating!
Major Donors ($50 and above):
Karen Andreas $100
Michael and Phyllis Jurica $100
Melody Fortenberry $100
Katherine Haas $100
Phil Andreas $50
Keith and Evie Katz $50
Debra Cerda $50
Daniel Ware $50
Donors:
Michelle Greer
Cayce Stone
Jami Darden
Nicole Andreas
Mike Pearson
Jon Bolden
Aaron Wallis
Jeff Jackson
Clifton King
Matthew Buck
Andrew Katz
Leanna Laskey
Peter Vincent
Darryl Graham
Steve Lyons
Chelsea Lyons
Wesley Faulkner
Katherine Katz
Debbie Pesses
Tags: Austin, Charity Water, Donation, Fundraiser, social media, Twestival, Unsafe Drinking Water
Money would probably be better spent by giving to H2O Africa: http://www.h2oafrica.org/ Exact same cause (water to those in needy places) but their sponsors match 100% of your donation. So your match would also be matched by them. More money for this cause = good thing.
-Erica
Erica, we will be donating all of our proceeds to Austin Twestival, which is being hosted by the Austin Twitter Community. Michelle Greer is the coordinator of Austin Twestival and can provide you additional details about where Austin will be sending it’s proceeds. Right now, the proceeds will be going straight to charity:water, but maybe not if we can continue getting organizations and companies to match the funds we raise.
Erica,
We are using charity:water’s name for this event, so we are giving all funds to them. Rest assure they are very good with their money, which is why we chose them.
It is good to know that about h2oafrica though. Thank you.
Eric and OrgSync,
Thank you for showing both the awareness and initiative towards a global issue such as this. Often times in my career I am bewildered by the lack of understanding by students of their sense of place within the global community. I personally believe that the majority of our decisions have consequences on a global scale. With the advent of the internet, our world has shrunk significantly because of this new interconnectedness, causing issues such as starvation, water shortages, etc to be more accessible and known. Is it not then morally mandated to help those who can’t help themselves due to being victims of circumstance?
Furthermore, I want my more affluent and privileged students to realize the importance of not overstating our own personal hardships when individuals all across the world are suffering in a far worse state. For example, my students should not be focusing on the fact that they can’t afford a new computer that costs $2,400, and then being cognizant to the idea that most global citizens would gladly take half, if not far less of that amount, to buy food, water, or clothing. I’m not saying this to discount the needs that America has to address here at home; but, the mere notion that a company would take steps in addressing the needs of those in other countries who are less fortunate, is astounding to me. I applaud you and the rest of the OrgSync staff on your commitment to change the world.
I will make it a point to pass on the word of the good deeds that you and OrgSync are performing with this amazing gesture to my students, colleagues, other essential faculty and staff members in order to make this as great a success as possible.
-Michael
Mazel Tov! (Congratulations) for this worthy philanthropic endeavor. I donated $18 which is the Hebrew equivalent for the Hebrew word “life”. Clean water is what gives everyone life. D
This is such a cool thing that you’re doing! I found you on Twitter and was so impressed with how you were using tech to help campuses communicate – but *this* kind of direct social action by a company – well, frankly, it’s just what companies should “do” – in my humble opinion. You have the technology, the platform and the engaged community – use it to help others! I’ll help spread the message where I can.
Mariana Evica
http://www.cslf.com
Debbie thanks for your donation of life. I love the symbolism and meaning in your giving. Thanks
Marina, Thanks for the kind words. Maybe there is a way we can work together some day?
Thanks for finding on twitter and look forward to finding you on the twittersphere.
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