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The past 40 days of water has been more than a journey of awareness. It has been a journey of reflection, sacrifice and purpose.

On a healthy note, I have consciously consumed more water than I normally do on purpose. It has been amazing for my skin and my overall well-being. We don’t often pay attention to the crap we put in our bodies, but when we make a point of removing it for a long period of time, you can not help but become aware of the damage we cause. I notice I drink large amounts of coffee when I am stressed. The caffeine becomes a drug I had to have during the weekday to cope with the stress of work, joy stealers and my daily routine. Drinking water as part of the Blood:Water campaign became a ritual of cleansing. I could wash away all the negative by simply purifying my own vessel. Deep, huh? Yeah, I thought so, too.

It was an honor participating in this campaign and it made me more aware of the choices I have here in America. I have also been witness to the generosity of others as many have donated to help provide clean water to people who do not have the same choices we have. It is humbling and gratifying all at the same time.

Give it up for #40Days

Starting February 13, I am on a mission. A mission to drink only water for the next 40 days. Why? Because I can and because I want to help bring awareness to the need for clean drinking water in many communities in Africa. Specifically Uganda. Americans do not often think about how blessed we are to have clean drinking water. This past year, I have been alerted to how many people are suffering and dying simply because they do not have a very basic necessity. Water. Blood:Water is no only on a mission to help as many people as they can. To date, they have been providing safe water in 1,300 communities, serving over 800,000 people with access in 11 different countries.

Blood: Water was founded by the multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning band, Jars of Clay and it began as a call to personalize the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. The members of the band were committed to share the often-untold stories: those of creative, compassionate, hard-working Africans bringing health, hope and healing into their respective communities. Blood:Water Mission is a grassroots organization that empowers communities to work together against the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa.

Forty Days of Water - 2013 from Blood:Water Mission on Vimeo.

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Here is the mobile app link- 40days.bloodwatermission.com from your phone.

Let’s make a difference and bring awareness together.

Also, read about clean drinking water when you are traveling. The importance of everyone having access to clean water can not be stressed enough. Please consider joining me in this awareness campaign.