Give Water • Give Life Benefit Raises $443,000
On Friday, November 16th, at Benaroya’s elegant Samuel and Althea Stroum Grand Lobby, 560 guests gathered for a silent auction and benefit dinner to support the work of Water 1st International’s projects in four of the world’s poorest countries. $443,000 was raised to benefit people in need of clean water in Bangladesh, Honduras, Ethiopia and India.
November 19th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
This is so fabulous!!! What a great response to the need! We can only hope that every year will see more and more people drawn to the truth that every individual can make a significant impact. Thank you Marla and all of the people involved in Water 1st for making it possible for the rest of to make a difference in this critical way!
November 19th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Avis! We missed your professional voiceover talents on the film this year.
Where in the world are you anyway? Hopefully enjoying some sunny beach somewhere.
Chris