WeGetWater is grateful to be one of the chosen ones of Park Hill’s generosity!

The church organized a hike of Iron Mountain and just under $2000 was raised for our latest well in Kenya.

Thanks to all of you who donated and those who braved the rain to participate!

Dr. Richard Hyong-Do Lee

March 25, 1958 – October 12, 2022

A message from Aaron J. Reinicke, We Get Water.

Richard Lee, a physician in New Hampshire for the past 30 years, was a dear friend of mine and WeGetWater.org. His unexpected and premature death was a shock. In the too short 1 ½ years I knew him, I came to quickly know we were a lot alike.  We enjoy the outdoors and pushing ourselves to be fit physically, relationally and spiritually. We hiked rim to rim in the Grand Canyon with a small group to raise money for a well in Africa and he contributed greatly to that project.

Richard was a very committed family man to his wife Soojin, their son Isaiah, their daughter Sylvie, her husband Kyle and their two children Yenna and Junoh.

The first well project to honor Richard’s memory was in the country of Kenya where he made several mission trips to serve those in need. This is consistent with his passion to help others, his inherent kindness, and his lifelong faith in Christ. His life was a living example of the Bible verse Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ”.

Event Ended

Join us on October 15th for a 5K Walk for Water at Crown Point on Mission Bay. Let’s walk for clean water so others don’t have to walk for dirty water!

1 day, 21 miles, 6 men, $4,325 for Kenyan well.

Join WeGetWater.org on this challenging bucket-list adventure for a Rim-to-Rim hiking trip in iconic Grand Canyon National Park. We will have two different groups with slightly different itineraries: 

Group I: Our 22-mile, 12 hour or more hike will begin on the South Rim at the South Kaibab Trail on May 15, where we will hike down to the Colorado River and then up to the North Rim and stay overnight at Kaibab Lodge. We will descend 5,000 feet and ascend 7,000 feet to the North Rim in just one day!

Group II: The 24-mile, 12 hour or more hike will begin on the North Rim at the North Kaibab Trail on May 16 descending down to the Colorado River. The views from this trail are framed by massive cliffs as we descend to the Colorado River. As we navigate the 5,000 foot elevation gain back up on the Bright Angel Trail, we will see more plant life and animal life than on other South Rim trails.

For those in extremely fit condition, they may choose to do these two very challenging hikes on successive days, May 15-16, 2022 after a night’s sleep at Kaibab Lodge on the North Rim on the evening of May 15. Those who don’t hike back will take the $90.00 van shuttle back or perhaps we will work out with others in our group to drive their vehicle from the North Rim to the South Rim (about a 4 ½ hour drive). Reservations for the shuttle, if needed, will be made by participants themselves after registration and consultation with event organizers. 

Please note this event may be canceled if the weather is deemed too severe. Because of the challenging nature of this hike, only experienced hikers in very good condition will be considered for this trip. 

All participants will be making a $1,000 suggested donation to WeGetWater.org. WGW uses 100% of all donations to bring clean water to villages around the world without clean water. 

Itinerary 

Departure and arrival days will vary depending upon the group you choose:

Group I May 14-17, 2022

• Saturday, May 1
  • Depart San Diego very early and drive 8 hours to South Rim Grand Canyon and stay overnight at Thunderbird Lodge on the South Rim. Plan to go to sleep early!
• Sunday, May 15
  • Hike to North Rim starts at 4:00am. First light will be about 5:00am. We will stay overnight at Kaibab Lodge on the North Rim. 
• Monday, May 16
  • Either (1) Hike back to South Rim or (2) Take a 5-hour shuttle back to South Rim
• Tuesday, May 17 Drive back to San Diego

Group II May 15-17,2022

• Sunday, May 15
  • Drive to North Rim (10.5 hours) and stay overnight at Kaibab Lodge
• Monday, May 16
  • Hike to South Rim (4:00am start time)
• Tuesday, May 17 Drive back to San Diego

Expenses (estimated/person)

In addition to the $1,000 suggested donation…

Transportation: We are planning to take private vehicles to and from the Grand Canyon. All participants (except vehicle owners) will pay an equal share of the gasoline expense. This is very hard to estimate (many unknown factors).

(If you don’t hike back and no car available driving back to South Rim)

Food All of these expenses are yours. More specific logistics will be shared after registration. Most of your food must be packed before leaving on the trp. Two full meals and snacks should get you across the canyon! (No cooking will be done on the trail.)

Mandatory Qualifying Steps for Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Day Hike Trip

1. Love Adventure
2. Register and make the suggested donation of $1,000 here. After you make this $1,000 donation, please email us at info@WeGetWater.org and inform us that you have done so.
3. Take lots of hikes (with elevation gain) leading up to this challenging event
4. Complete and submit Application and Liability Release Form
5. Complete 2 qualifying hikes to be scheduled (mid-March and mid-April)
6. Print out Packing List

The suggested donation is $1,000.00 per person. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to building a well in a Kenyan village without clean water. You may also choose to raise this donation and/or additional funds for this worthy project by creating a personal fundraiser and getting sponsorships from family and friends. A couple of options for you in this regard would be:

PlumFund.com

GoFundme.com

If you do privately fundraise in this way, email us right away at info@WeGetWater.org and let us know.

Availability is limited, so contact us if you have any questions. Join us if you are ready to challenge yourself and change this Kenyan village for generations to come. 

 “Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.” 

– John Muir

Email us at info@WeGetWater.org with any questions. 

WeGetWater.org is hosting a 3.5 mile fundraiser walk at De Anza Cove Park for clean water in Ghana, West Africa

About this event

Enjoy a peaceful 3.5 walk with a calming view at De Anza Cove Park. The course is flat with an incredible scenic view along Mission Bay’s coastline. Your participation in this bay front fundraising walk will raise money for at least one new well in Ghana, West Africa. Participants will receive a t-shirt, water, snacks, and the opportunity to connect with others who are motivated to make a change. 100% of your donation goes directly to clean water.

Date and time

Sat May 7, 2022, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Location

De Anza Cove Park 3000 North Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109

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