352 W Maple St, New Lenox IL
Monday, September 1st, 2025
💧 Race Overview
VitaLife is proud to host the 3rd annual Water For Life 5k run in New Lenox, IL. In association with Willow Creek Community Church, VitaLife will be raising money for building wells in various areas in need in South Africa.
🏃♂️ Event Details
- Date: 2025-09-01
- Location: 352 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL
- Race Type: Fun run 5k fundraiser
- Timing: Chip-timed with live race results
🌍 Why Participate?
“Water is Life” is a common saying in South Africa. Parents must often choose between giving water to their children or their animals that provide food for their families. Women and girls are responsible for transporting the water. They spend 5 to 6 hours a day carrying 5-gallon buckets several miles each day taking time away from education as well as putting them in danger on these long walks to and from water sources.
💵 Contribution Impact
- Health: Waterborne disease is the leading cause of death in young children in Africa.
- Well Cost: $8,000 pays for an entire well, 10-foot tower, 10,000-liter tank, and multiple spigots.
- Community Benefit: Enough to supply an entire community with a permanent source of clean water.
- Donation Options: A $1,000 donation purchases a 10,000-liter water tank: every $25 donation supplies a water filter for one family.
🤝 Join Us
With your generous donations and participation in this 5k, we hope to raise enough money to build 2 wells this year. Please join me on this quest to look beyond our own backyard and bring clean water to those in need.
🔗 More Information
For further details and registration, please visit the official site: Water for Life 5k.
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