Sat 5/30 @ 9:30AM
Since 2010, the Cleveland-based nonprofit Drink Local Drink Tap has been promoting access to clean water for drinking, as well as cooking, bathing and other uses. It works both locally in northeast Ohio, where we often take this access for granted and its work focuses on maintaining the health of our water source, Lake Erie, through events such as beach clean-ups, and overseas in Uganda, where people often have to walk four miles to find clean water.
It was that situation in Uganda that suggested the name for Drink Local Drink Tap’s annual benefit, 4 Miles 4 Water, taking place this weekend for the 13th year. Supporters are invited to come down to the East Bank of the Flats to take part in one of several options: a four-mile run or a one-mile walk along the banks of the Cuyahoga River, a youth fun dash, and this year for the first time: plogging! In this inspired new event, participants can walk or jog while collecting trash, a great idea we should all practice every day. They’ll provide the supplies to collect trash to those taking part in this event.
The event concludes at 11 with closing remarks and awards in categories ranging from “largest team” and “largest individual fundraiser” to “best water-themed costume” and “fluffiest pup” and ”messiest drinker” dog awards. The drink garden, where food and beverages are available for purchase, closes and event ends at noon.
All ages are welcome, as are baby strollers and leashed dogs in this extremely inclusive event. (The youth fun dash is free.) They also offer virtual options if you want to support their cause but can’t run or can’t be there in person.
For more information and to register, go to www.4miles4water.org.