DES MOINES, Iowa (February 13, 2014) – The Move Project will host their second annual ride for clean water -The Water Ride, on May 17. The Water Ride is a bicycle ride, starting and ending at Water Works Park, which raises funds for clean water projects in Ghana, West Africa. Participants and park visitors will enjoy live entertainment after the ride at Water Works Park, with educational activities highlighting the need for clean water in rural villages in Africa. Des Moines Water Works is sponsor of The Water Ride.
“This event is powerful in that 100% of the funds raised on this ride will go directly to providing clean water to a community in Africa. Having access to clean water affords individuals and families the opportunity to receive an education, work and live a healthier life,” said Sam Mahlstadt, co-founder of The Move Project.
The Move Project is a non-profit organization that focuses on the alleviation of poverty, freeing slaves, providing shelter to the homeless, and food and water to those without access to these life essentials.
“The Water Ride elevates our community’s awareness of the inaccessibility of water in other countries, as well as celebrates our local drinking water quality,” said Bill Stowe, CEO and General Manager, Des Moines Water Works. “The Water Ride is a great way to emphasize the value of drinking water to a community’s overall health.”
For more information and to sign up for the bike ride, visit www.themoveproject.org/water.
About The Move Project:
The Move Project is a non-profit organization that is joining in the alleviation of poverty; freeing slaves, providing shelter to the homeless, and providing access to food and water to those without. The organization maintains a sharp focus on these three basic areas of need through local and global partnerships and providing a clear call to action.
About Des Moines Water Works:
Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) is a municipal water utility serving the citizens of Des Moines and surrounding communities (approximately 500,000 people). DMWW is an independently operated public utility with a commitment to leading, advocating and investing today and in the future to deliver water you can trust for life.
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Contacts:
Sam Mahlstadt
Chief Communications Officer
The Move Project
(515) 864-1600
William Stowe
CEO and General Manager
Des Moines Water Works
(515) 283-8721
