#6: Water is Vital

First, I want to say that I don't at all regret choosing this as my project and I'm actually glad that I did. I had to opportunity to tell so many people about the cause and raise greater awareness about the lack of clean water available for millions of people all throughout our global community.
My goal for this project was to raise money through the Chick Fil A fundraiser, but ASB couldn't approve it because we weren't a club that was with the school. We couldn't advertise the event on WRTV so it wouldn't have been successful. It was pretty devastating knowing we wouldn't be able to raise money like we had intended, but we still have the opportunity to share Life Straws with so many people and let them know they can contribute to the cause. We purchased a Life Straw for our presentation and I think it'll show everyone just how simple, yet effective this device is. 
The main point of this project is to show the community that we are lucky to have a source of clean water when there are so many other communities who struggle constantly because of this. We are fortunate to attend school and receive great education without having to deal with water-borne illnesses. Water is the most basic of necessities and it should be available to every man, woman, and child throughout the world.

Blog Post #5: Purchasing a Lifestraw

      Our project is finally picking up some speed! Wendy and I aren't sure if the Chick Fil A fundraiser would be approved through asb.  We think we should get some of world's finest chocolates to and sell it maybe at the next swim meet that I go to. I'm really excited about this project and continue to learn more about it everyday. I learned that diseases from water that isn't filtered cause so many unnecessary deaths all over the world. Something with such a simple solution is taking lives and causing disease.
Anyways we aren't too worried about the Chick Fil A fundraiser because we are still in contact with their marketing team and they've even suggested some new ideas for us. What we will do is purchase a Lifestraw for our presentation to demonstrate how it works! It's pretty inexpensive so it shouldn't be a problem for us to get. There we'll also ask the audience about where they can donate. There's a lot more money for us to raise, but I'm glad we've made some progress.

Blog post #4: Change of Plans

          In the past few days I've learned that Life Straws are getting more and more publicity. I've seen that they made an effort to advertise this product and encourage others to donate towards giving people access to clean water. I actually realized that I like planning and fundraising and all the aspects of this project. Also, I think the best decision for this project to to change the aim a little. Instead of trying to do multiple fundraisers, I want to put all of my effort into making this Chick Fil A event successful because after I spoke to the marketing team I see that it's possible to bring in a lot of money just from one Spirit Night event. So I guess my partner, Wendy and I are still planning and coming up with new ideas to advertise this event and if it'll be enough. My biggest concern is that we won't be able to get over 150 people to come, which is about the amount of people we need to raise a significant amount of money. I also didn't realize that the event had to be planned and scheduled around a month before so we have plenty of time to make adjustments. It is a small project. However, I think it'll make an impact not only for a community in need, but also our community. It'll bring together lots of people in support of a much needed donation. When it's time for the event I'll make sure to let everyone know so you guys can come to support as well!

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Karen	http://karens20timeproject.blogspot.com

Making An Event!

      My project is still in progress, but I'm close to having the first fundraising event set up! I learned that a lot of thought and preparation goes into setting up an event. A few days ago I contacted the manager for Chick-Fil-A. He was so helpful and he gave me the information on the fundraisers they do and the contact information for their marketing team. I got into contact with Meaghan and CJ, members from the team who coordinate and help set up fundraisers. Basically, Chick-Fil-A has something called a Spirit Night. They help fundraisers and at the end of the event a certain amount of profit is given to the organizers. Of course all of the money we raise is going directly towards our project. We were given a form to fill out that asked basic information about our event and I'll be turning it in this Friday which is the same time I'll meet with them to discuss all aspects of our organization and what we plan to do. I've been thinking about how I'll advertise this event and get people to go! However, my priority is getting my fundraiser approved and how I'll convince Meaghan and CJ that my partner, Wendy and I are really dedicated to this cause. I know that clean water is taken for granted in many places while other places struggle with disease and death caused by unfiltered water. I know that this event will be the day of a meet so that after I can bring our swim team because we usually all go out to eat after our meets. Before this event happens I'll start working on the chocolate fundraiser, which is the next step in our final goal of raising $500. I'm really hoping this event gets approved and by the nest blog post I'll have a date and time for this event!

Trevor http://trevors20timeproject.blogspot.com Trevor's 20% time

Sereen	http://sereens20timeproject.blogspot.com	Sereen's 20% Time Project
Caillie	http://caillies20timeproject.blogspot.com	Liquid Iron

Setbacks & Mini Projects

     This project is much more difficult than I had originally expected it to be. However, I intend to continue planning fundraisers with my partner. With the help of some fast food restaurants we want to raise money for our final donation to the organization called CELF. From there all of the money will go to students in Kenya who do not have access to clean, parasite free water. We did face a setback this previous weekend when we realized we needed to plan in depth exactly which fast food restaurants we should ask to help with our project. If we can get approvals from places such as Chik Fil A and McDonalds, then I believe we will be able to take a big step towards our goal of raising near $500. We recently contacted Chik Fil A so we'll go in to discuss our project and how they can be a part of it. Hopefully, they'll be able to donate a certain amount of profits towards our project and if not we have several other places that we can visit. But of course the restaurants is just one idea we have. Another plan we have is to buy chocolate from, World's Finest Chocolate, made specifically for fundraisers and try to sell as many as possible. Not only at West Ranch, but I want to also get my little sister and her friends to sell them at Rancho Pico Junior High. Another place to sell the chocolate is Waller's GymJam where she trains for gymnastics and where there are many parents who would be willing to support our project. . Life Straws are gaining more and media attention as I've noticed because it's such a great use of technology. It's funny actually, I went on to Youtube to watch a video and a commercial for Life Straws came on. It's great that through that ad people can learn about this amazing invention. Overall my partner and I are still excited to see what we can do with this project. We'll continue to think of more mini projects to aid this project because it'll have an impact in the end even if it's small.

Blog Post #1: The Safe Water Crisis

The 20% project was introduced by Google, in which the company gave 20% of the time the employees worked, to create and to doing something they are passionate about. The essential question, "How will you enhance your world?" gave my partner, Wendy as well as myself the inspiration to do this project. We chose to fund raise for life straw because we know the death rate from waterborne illnesses are unfairly high and affect 769 million people all over our global community. Something as simple as filtered water, which we take for granted could make a great impact! We want not only to raise awareness about the lack of clean water in developing countries, but also provide access to safe water by doing this fundraiser. Each week we will measure our progress by the amount of money we've raised. Through our Gofundme  website, we aim to raise $500 to purchase the life straws and distribute them out to students in Kenya who struggle constantly with bacteria, viruses, and parasites in their water. If we can send aid to a school where children are constantly sick and suffering, we believe it is our responsibility to aid the people who do not have the same access that we've been given. 

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