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Fartlek for Africa
Blood:Water is inspired daily by its awesome fundraisers who creatively use their ideas and originality to change lives in Africa. Brad Zinnecker is no exception. As a long-time, long-distance runner from Iowa, Brad knows that running for a cause and supporting something bigger than himself helps him remain focused. That’s why in 2015, when he…
Read MoreIt’s Worth It: Part IV
Today we share with you the final section from the reflection Dave Umphress wrote about his time in Mozambique with fellow members of the Colorado Mozambique Team. In it, he shares one of the most impactful moments of the trip, as well as his greatest discovery. Part I, Part II, and Part III are available…
Read MoreRepresenting the Solution: Part III
Over the last two weeks, we have shared with you Part I and Part II of a powerful blog from Dave Umphress. Dave is a member of the Colorado Mozambique Team who recently went to Mozambique to visit the communities where the project will take place. In the third section, Dave shares the story of a…
Read MoreClear As Mud: Part II
Last week, we shared with you the first part of a powerful blog from Dave Umphress. Dave is a member of the Colorado Mozambique Team who recently went to Mozambique to visit the communities where the project will take place. In this section, Dave shares his first big lesson of the trip. — PART II:…
Read MoreJust Add Water: Part I
A group of donors from Denver joined together last year to engage their circles of influence to raise funds for a new project in Mozambique. Four of the team members traveled to Mozambique last week to visit the communities where the project will take place. Dave Umphress, one of the team members, wrote a powerful…
Read More6 Steps to Save a Drink
Save a Drink, Save a Life™ officially kicks off tomorrow! For the next 40 days, we will be giving up our favorite drinks and donating what we save so that 3,750 people in Africa will have clean water. If you haven’t set up your page yet to join us, it’s really easy. Here’s how to…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 3
In the last section of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” we cover Part IV, “A Light Month for Travel,” and Part V, “O for the P.” We hope you’ll join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. CST for a live online discussion! (RSVP here) Summary In Part IV, “A Light Month for Travel,” we see Dr. Paul Farmer…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 2
Today’s book club discussion focuses on Part III of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” by Tracy Kidder. Summary In Part III of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” readers learn more about Farmer’s past, a pivotal part which included Father Jack Roussin. Father Jack was the priest at St. Mary of the Angels where Farmer lived while in medical school.…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 1
Today, we review Part I, “Dokte Paul,” and Part II, “The Tin Roofs of Cange,” of this month’s selection, “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” by Tracy Kidder. Summary The undeniable theme that weighs heavily throughout the first two parts of “Mountains Beyond Mountains” is Dr. Paul Farmer determinedly suffering through the long defeat in Haiti. We are…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 4
Today we review the final chapters, 19-31, of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary The concluding chapters of “My Own Country” remind us that there is no satisfying conclusion to the AIDS epidemic yet. Dr. Verghese tells the stories of several patients’ decline and deaths, and relays his concern for surgeons…
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