Why?

Beards for Tears is a beard-a-thon for the purpose of building a well. On September 1, 2008, Greg Miller and Jon Sontag will begin growing their beards. With your weekly pledges and donations, Greg and Jon will have enough money to build a well after a seven month commitment to facial hair.

Water Wells for Africa is a non-profit originally conceived by members of the Breakwater Church in Manhattan Beach, CA. almost a decade ago. We are answering the cries of our needy neighbors in Malawi, Africa by bringing them clean drinking water. We raise funds to install water wells that serve many families. The clean water dramatically reduces new occurrence of disease and provides resources for micro-farming. Less disease and more food means healthier children and more productive adults… changed lives. Since 1996 we have funded over 90 water wells and have impacted the lives of over 150,000 people.

www.waterwellsforafrica.com

Simply put, Greg and Jon have 31 weeks to raise enough money to build a well ($6000). $2 a week from at least 100 people will make this a reality. On April 6, 2009, Beards for Tears will send your donations to Water Wells for Africa, giving a village access to clean drinking water.