Here in America the average person uses approximately 2.5 million liters of water a year. That is equivalent to an Olympic-sized swimming pool….for every single one of us. So on the daily, we, as Americans, are using well over 300 liters of water. Let’s compare that to our brothers and sisters in countries like Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Rwanda where the average individual uses less than 15 liters a day. The numbers are mind blowing.
Too often we take for granted the ease of walking a few steps to the water fountain mid-WOD when our throat starts to get dry, or when we go to the bathroom to splash some cool water on our face after a tough workout. These are luxuries that we sometimes forget are luxuries. In rural Ethiopia, women and children walk an average of 6 hours a day to collect water. The jugs used to carry the water weigh around 40 lbs, and the majority of individuals are not just carrying one. Let’s put that in perspective…we’re talking about a 6 hour AMRAP of Farmer Carries with at least two 40 lbs. kettle bells. Talk about some grip strength, not to mention mental toughness.
Since Iron Tribe was first founded a few years ago, they have made a conscious effort to make an impact not only on their local community, but also on their global community. We have the chance to take part! Partnered with Never Thirst, Iron Tribe has raised funds yearly to build clean water wells in various countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa. Last year alone, nine Iron Tribe locations raised over $230,000 which equated to 80 wells in India. Each of those wells serve around 500 villagers. Bottom line: This simple act of kindness and generosity impacted over 40,000 individuals, and it will continue to impact thousands more over the course of the 20 year life of each of the wells.
Saturday, July 19th Iron Tribe Northshore will be making the trip up to ITF Knoxville to participate in the WOD for Water event. Not only will it be a workout that truly allows you to step into the shoes of a villager that has to trek, trudge, and fight for every ounce of water they can get, but more importantly it will be a chance for you to extend a hand to these brothers and sisters by joining forces to raise money for more clean water wells.
Be sure to register for the event by going to: http://www.wodforwater.com/ Click on Knoxville, TN and be sure to donate to the ITF Northshore link on the right hand side of the screen. Help us reach out goal of $4,500! Let’s WOD for Water!
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