Dipak Tailor
Fundraising on behalf of Surge for Water
Fundraising on behalf of Surge for Water
$16,054.65
Raised
74
Donations
$15,000
Goal
This is my third fundraiser for Surge for Water and I can truly be grateful for what we have and how we can give back and help others.
I am totally astonished the sums of money being spent to develop travel to space whilst over 2 billion people do not have clean running water. I constantly ask - why don't they help these people first?
I have a long history with Surge. In 2019, I ran the London Marathon (in 4:04), raising $10,000. In 2020, I ran the Dubai Marathon in sub 4 (3:59:09). And for my 50th birthday, I ran 50 kilometers in 50 degree heat in Dubai, raising over $12,000.
This time, I will be running the ultramarathon Two Oceans in South Africa. At 56 kilometers, this is the longest I have ever tried! My goal is to raise $12,500 to drill a new well in Uganda.
My last marathon - a qualifier for the ultramarathon Two Oceans
Water Issues in Kaberamaido & Kalaki, Uganda
Across Kaberamaido and Kalaki, similar to the rest of the world, it's estimated that 5 out of 10 wells are broken. Many communities rely on contaminated springs and lake water that are often highly polluted and filled with debris. Besides being polluted, animals also graze at these water sources, making the water unsafe to drink.
Some water users walk 3 to 4 kilometers to fetch water from wells across the region, putting significant pressure on existing water sources. This large demand leads to significant congestion and long lines resulting in missed school, household and work opportunities.
Students collect water from an open spring in Uganda
Build a Well: 700+ People will have Safe Water
With your help, we will drill a well in a community identified to have the next greatest need. Drilling a new well brings safe water to a community that needs it most, while relieving pressure from existing water sources.
By building a new well, over 700 people will gain access to safe water close to home. Safe water gives the the gift of time and a chance at improved health, education, income, and overall well-being for generations to come!
A community celebrates their new well in Uganda!
About Kaberamaido & Kalaki Districts
Kaberamaido and Kalaki Districts in Eastern Uganda, home to over 220,000 people is often self-described as a "forgotten" land. Heavily contaminated lake water and unprotected springs are the main drinking water sources. Additionally, in this district 80% live below the poverty line, 11% are orphans and vulnerable children, and 7% are living as HIV positive. While over 70% of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods, hunger is pervasive.
About Surge's Work
Surge for Water invests in communities with safe water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions to help end the cycle of poverty. The organization’s community-led, women-centered approach has impacted over 1 million people across 12 countries, leading to improvements in health, education, income, and a chance for a better future.
Donor Wall42
Kevin Crook | £21.34
Hemina Tailor | $50
Paul Shackleton | $200
David Weir | $200
John Farrell | $100
Sasha Coughlan | $100
Carole | $526.50
| $50
Go Dipak go!!! What an amazing thing to do :)
Alison Mclaughlin | 195.15 د.إ
Dee | 10,000 د.إ
Good Luck Dipak. I am very proud of the ongoing fundraising you to for this charity. It serves such a great cause and makes a huge impact on so many people's lives. Well done.
Sean | $100
Vijoy | $500
Best Wishes from Nirmal and Vijoy.
David Meikle | $316.61
A massive double challenge, more than your 50k at 50. You will achieve it nae bother.
Kim | $50
Goodluck Dipak!✨
Phillip Austria | $140
Goodluck Dipak!!
Amit Tailor
What a challenge! You've got this Dips!!
Hazel | $250
All the best Dipak, amazing course👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Paul Boldy | $100
Good luck Dipak!
Rajesh | $158.46
Great to see you recently- you’ll smash it! Best of luck
JD | $250
Anonymous
Good luck Dipak. Keep on running!
Akhila PK | $211.18
Vipin | $263.89
Gita Mistry | £10
Shardaben Mistry | £10.80
Dharna Mistry | £50
govind shepley | $50
Good luck Dipak
Nilesh | £100
Good Luck Dipak.
Bee Leng | $300
Divyesh Bilimoria | £105.68