In many areas of the world, women and girls walk an average of six kilometers to collect water for their families that often isn鈥檛 even safe to drink. Five Washington-based organizations 鈥� 91爆料, Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA), PATH, Washington State University’s Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health and World Vision 鈥� are partnering to improve the health and livelihoods of thousands of women and girls and their families in rural Tanzania through the 鈥淲ater, Wealth and Health鈥� program.
Seattle Sounders FC played a catalytic role in developing the 鈥淲ater, Wealth and Health鈥� partnership. In 2013, players traveled to Tanzania with WGHA to observe global health projects.聽Now the Sounders FC have selected the 鈥淲ater, Wealth and Health鈥� partnership as the beneficiary of their inaugural 聽on聽Aug. 9.
Support the partnership at upcoming Sounders FC events
- March to the Match, Saturday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m., Occidental Park, Pioneer Square. Participate in the March to the Match on Aug. 1, preceding the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 鈥淲ater, Wealth and Health鈥� partners will be in attendance carrying jerry cans and passing out stickers. Bring your own water bottle to join the water carry. Learn more about the .
- Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC Match, Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m., CenturyLink Field. The Sounders FC are offering special tickets to the match that benefit 鈥淲ater, Wealth and Health.鈥� Use code 鈥淲GHA2015鈥� to purchase tickets for $21 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the partnership. Purchase tickets . For ticket questions contact Kylie Padgett, 206-512-1242, KylieP@SoundersFC.com.
- Rave Green Run, Sunday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m., Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland. Join more than聽2,000 Sounders FC fans and Give Us Your FULL 9K on Aug. 9. The inaugural Sounders FC Rave Green Run features a 9K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Dash. Proceeds from race registrations and all donations benefit the 鈥淲ater, Wealth and Health鈥� partnership. Register .