Volunteers
are an essential part of the African Well Fund team.
We rely on volunteers to hold, organize and run various
fundraising events in their area throughout the year
as well as to help raise awareness for the African
Well Fund by distributing literature. Every event
impacts the lives of Africans who benefit from the
wells built and as such, each event is a valued part
of the African Well Fund’s fundraising plan.
We'd like to take this opportunity to recognize our
volunteers through out this past year and thank them
for their indispensable contribution to the African
Well Fund.
The volunteers will each receive a certificate of
achievement from the African Well Fund.
Ann
Storey
I
am a student attending Western Washington University.
I will graduate this December with a degree in Recreation
(yes, it is a real major).
I first heard about the AWF from an email sent out
to an online U2fanclub. I had recently had the amazing
opportunity to attend the Oprah show that Bono appeared
on and talked about the emergency facing Africa.
Needless to say that when an opportunity came along
for me to be directly helping those who needed it
I was more than happy to help out. I knew that water
was essential to Africa improving its situation
so I was very excited.
I knew that the group would be successful and we
would raise money but to be honest I didn't know
that we would raise so much so quickly. I am proud
to be part of a team of such dedicated individuals.
I feel honored to be one of the people who got this
whole thing started and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank them and praise their efforts.
It's great to know that what we are doing directly
helps people who only months ago didn't have fresh
water. There is so much that I once took for granted
and now I am more grateful for a hot shower in the
morning than I ever have been.
Debbie
Lamb
I'm
36 years old from Cleveland, Ohio. I'm a fan of
U2since 1982, when I first saw the "Gloria"
video on MTV. I've been hooked ever since. I am
actually a huge fan of music in general as there
has always been some sort of music in my life. I
love meeting U2 fans and I have been lucky to have
had the opportunity to meet many U2 fans in the
past 3 years because of concerts, the many events
in the past year in Cleveland and just traveling
to meet people. U2 fans truly are the best people
ever!!!
Claudio
O. Espinosa
Claudia
is originally from Tijuana, Mexico. She is currently
living in Iowa City, while attending the University
of Iowa while she completes her PhD in Civil and
Environmental Engineering. Claudia's line of research
is in water quality issues, specifically the changes
over time on the water quality of lakes and rivers
due to agricultural practices and land use
changes. Claudia's interest in water issues stems
from growing up near the ocean. Her love of the
ocean lead her to become an oceanographer and to
the U.S. in order to round out her education. She
enjoys scuba diving, swimming, old movies, reading,
traveling and of course U2. Her favorite quote is
"El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz"
(The respect of others rights is peace) from former
Mexican President D. Benito Juarez.
If
you would like information about volunteering and
future AWF events please email: info@africanwellfund.org
Ann
Storey