Lifestraw Named World-Changing Idea


	Lifestraw Named World-Changing Idea

Silkweaver

6-28-2008 7:12 AM

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drinking water, water crisis

Silkweaver says:

A revolutionary portable drinking filtration system, that will save thousands of lives.

Pop and Donate, it can make a difference

Link to donation page below.

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6-28-2008 8:58 AM

Socratoad

Amazing, and to think that I had never heard about it until this very moment.

Great clip Silkweaver.

6-28-2008 9:33 AM

abailart

It is amazing how little it costs to save lives.

6-28-2008 7:31 PM

BartendingBear

There is a donation page for those who are interested. Three Rotary Clubs and the IMA World Health organization are set up to channel funds for the device for those who will benefit most from it. $15.00 will provide a LifeStraw Family which provides clean water for a family of five for a year.

6-29-2008 12:26 PM

carrerinyes

Brilliant!

6-29-2008 1:47 PM

Silkweaver

Thank you BartendingBear. I have just donated 5 Lifestraws through the link you provided. Clippers are invited to donate. It can make a difference.

7-3-2008 1:37 AM

GoodLife11

it could save so many lifes

7-18-2008 4:42 AM

courtreporter

Fantastic idea! But I wonder what would be it's price???

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