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Micaela's Party

micaela"I have always had a heart for Africa. For my 13th birthday I decided to invite my friends and family to participate in raising money for clean water in Africa. The event was such a blessing and my hope is that this money will truly save the lives of African families by providing clean water." 

Click "Read" below to hear more about Micaela's story. 


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Micaela's Party

Micaela Wood adopted the 2 Weeks of Sacrifice project as the theme for her thirteenth birthday after participating in a similar project with her church in Cypress, CA.  All fifty of her guests were asked to make water their only beverage and save the money they would have spent on sodas on other drinks for two full weeks before the party.  Then instead of giving gifts her guests were asked to donate the money they saved to "Micaela's H2O for Africa" fund.   At the end of the party, Micaela ended up with three plastic water barrels filled with change, checks, and envelopes filled with generosity.


"My heart has always been with Africa, so after I had raised $500, it was up to me to find a program where the money would be sent through to Africa. I was looking around the web, and for some reason, I just felt drawn to Blood Water Missions. I am continually amazed by you guys, and I aspire to someday be involved in an organization benefiting Africa as honorable as Blood Water Mission. You are amazing and I will be praying for you all. Thank you so much for taking interest in my case. I'm a huge fan!" - Micaela

 
Learn more about projects that you can do like the "2 Weeks of Sacrifice" at the Run A Campaign section of our website by clicking HERE.  Like Micaela, as an encouragement for other individuals and groups, consider documenting your project.  Take photos, record videos, let us know your story.  We look forward to hearing and seeing all of the creative ways that you find to Know>Act>Love.

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