Dear Families,
Over the past month, each fifth grade class has taken the time to read the inspirational book, ‘A Long Walk to Water’. This book details the journey of Salva Dut, a Sudanese boy who transitioned from being a refugee in a war torn country to becoming the mastermind behind an organization meant to better the lives of the Sudanese people.
After delving into this book and Salva Dut’s life, the students have been inspired to raise money for Salva’s organization: Water for South Sudan (waterforsouthsudan.org). This group raises money to build wells for the South Sudanese people, a people who must often walk for hours each day to obtain clean drinking water. Building a well in a village is not just about having clean water for drinking and bathing. With clean water nearby, villages can build hospitals, schools, and marketplaces. If children no longer have to spend half of their waking hours obtaining water, they have the time to go to school and better their lives for the future.
The Nuckols Farm fifth graders want to help. On April 27th, our plan is to have a walkathon to raise money for Water for South Sudan. Students will collect monetary donations in advance from family and friends to sponsor the 30 minutes of walking they will do. Both cash and checks written to the Nuckols Farm PTA will be accepted. On the day of our walkathon, each student will bring in their donations. All of the money will then be donated to Water for South Sudan, with the hopes that our small effort will make a big difference in the lives of people across the ocean.