STL IRONMAN
Water Wells for Navajo Nation
FINISHED
Every bit of 70.3 miles was exhilarating and exhausting, but every moment of pain was overcome by the purpose of bringing clean water to Navajo Nation. Thank you for all your prayers and support. You can view the results below, and a full recap will be coming within the next week. We are still accepting donations for this project. The IRONMAN is over, but the race for clean water is just getting started!
WHY I TRAINED FOR AN IRONMAN 70.3
So why a 70.3 mile IRONMAN? It’s been over 10 years since I fractured my back playing college baseball, and I haven’t done a high intensity challenge since.
I did a IRONMAN 70.3 on National Speed the Light Sunday (10.17.2021) because I want to live fearlessly and challenge a generation to believe God to provide through seemingly impossible situations. I want to see new life on Navajo Nation.
As long as there’s Jesus, there’s hope.
Over 40% of the people on Navajo Nation do not have access to running water, and much of the water they do have is contaminated. We have the opportunity to change that!
The training was a grueling process (over 700 miles). What kept me motivated is knowing I am raising awareness and support to dig water wells on Navajo Nation. And where there is water, there is potential for new life!
SPONSORS
EVERY MILE COUNTS FOR NAVAJO NATION
Join a growing list of powerful partners, united in our efforts to dig wells and bring new life to Navajo Nation. I cannot do this on my own.
The race is just over 70 miles. Would you prayerfully consider contributing a designated amount per mile? (i.e. $0.50/mile = $35 or $5/mile = $350)
My family has already committed to give $100/mile ($7,000) personally this year. We’re so grateful that you would consider joining us.
You may give by mailing a check or online. Ready to give now?
1. Online: Follow the “DONATE NOW” button below. You will be directed to our Speed the Light page. Be sure to include “STL IRONMAN in the notes/options box)
2. Mail a Check (make payable to Arizona Ministry Network, write STL IRONMAN in memo)
ATTN: Youth Department / STL IRONMAN
2601 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
70.3 MILES
Swim 1.2 miles
Bike 56 miles
Run 13.1 miles
LEARN MORE ABOUT WORLD SERVE INTERNATIONAL & NAVAJO NATION
Upon learning about the water crisis on Navajo Nation during the start of COVID, WorldServe committed to helping to meet a profound need for water, sanitation, hygiene, agriculture, and economic opportunities within the Navajo Nation. People on the Nation face water challenges rivaling those we typically see on the African continent and in the Global South.
WorldServe is developing a comprehensive plan of action to address these challenges over the next decade, establishing long-term collaboration with powerful partners to bring clean water where it can be sustainably accessed and maintained over time.
SPEED THE LIGHT PARTNERSHIP
Speed the Light is a student-initiated, volunteer, charitable program that provides much-needed equipment to missionaries in over 180 countries around the world. WorldServe and Speed the Light’s partnership is unique. Students in Arizona and across the United States are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for water wells and challenging business people, athletes, churches and many others to match their giving! In 2019 alone, students funded 19 water projects and helped to purchase vital drilling equipment to expand in Kenya. Now it’s time for new life in Navajo Nation!
Photos by Matthew Holgate (Instagram @navajomatt)