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<p style="text-align:center"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/fnwfgdyjraebrcg7vmpb" /></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">The Winter Waterland Virtual Gala is our most important fundraiser this year. It brings together our dedicated supporters from across the world for a night of clean water impact and connection. And, for the first time ever, you will be able to tune in from the comfort of your home for all of the fun:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f540185f-7fff-27f9-8d7b-a263be822801"><u>6:45 pm CST</u> -</strong> <strong>Virtual Safari Pre-Part<span style="color:null">y by</span><span style="color:#0a7c99"><em> Ol Pejeta Conservancy</em></span></strong></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><u><strong>7 pm CST</strong></u> - <strong>Program Begins, </strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Including: </span></span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Impact Stories</strong></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:16px">4th Annual Global Impact Awards</strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#0a7c99"><em><strong style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">featuring Amy Poehler, Meredith Walker, and Nav Sooch</strong></em></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f540185f-7fff-27f9-8d7b-a263be822801">Exciting Live & Silent Auctions</strong></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Surprise Special Guests</strong></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f540185f-7fff-27f9-8d7b-a263be822801">A Word from Our Founder & Executive Director</strong></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f540185f-7fff-27f9-8d7b-a263be822801">'Fund A Clean Water Need'</strong></span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong><u>8 pm CST</u><em> - </em></strong></span></span><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f540185f-7fff-27f9-8d7b-a263be822801">Musical Performance by <span style="color:#0a7c99"><em>Jon Muq </em></span>to close out the evening</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><u><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong><a href="https://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_self"><span style="color:#006580">Register now to join us!</span></a></strong></span></span></u></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_self"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/kyin572k7hc3hap3paeu" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="color:#006580"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">EVENT LOGISTICS</span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>How to Tune In</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">At showtime (6:45 pm CST for the Virtual Safari Pre-Party and 7 pm CST for the Event Program), click “Join the Livestream” at the top of this page. Then, select "Already Registered." You'll be prompted to enter the phone number or email you used to register. </span></span><span style="color:#006580"><em><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">We recommend hooking up your computer to your TV using an HDMI cord or through AirPlay for a better viewing experience.</span></span></em></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Attire</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Whatever you're comfortable in! Our live stream will be one way, meaning you will not be on camera. You can dress up or down however you like.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Registering Your Guests</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">If you registered for multiple tickets, make sure to enter your guests’ names and email addresses so they can receive their own unique link to bid, donate, and participate in the event. To do this, click on the link in your confirmation email, and under “Details” click on “Edit Guest Information” and enter their names. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Bidding on the Auctions</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Bidding for the silent auction is now open and you can check out our packages <strong><a href="http://wellawareworld.org/auction" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006580">here</span></a></strong>. Select the one you want and click the “bid” button. <span style="color:#006580"><em>Tip: once you place your bid, you can then select your max bid, and the system will automatically place bids on your behalf up until that level.</em></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">You'll also find previews of our exclusive live auction packages <strong><a href="http://wellawareworld.org/auction" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006580">here</span></a></strong>, which will be available for bidding during the event. Our auctioneer will walk you through how to bid on these packages then!</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#006580"><em><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">The <strong>silent auction</strong> will close on Friday, December 4th at 8pm CST.</span></span></em></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Donating</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">You can donate online now ahead of the event, or participate in the live "Fund the Mission" donation portion of the event. Every $15 you give will provide clean water to 1 person. You can select an impact level on the right side of this page, or view them all <strong><a href="https://www.betterunite.com/wellawaregala/eventitems" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006580">here</span></a>.</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Need support? </span></span></em></strong><em><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Email <a href="mailto:info@wellawareworld.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006580">info@wellawareworld.org</span></a><span style="color:#006580"> </span>or text (512) 584-4830 for assistance.</span></span></em></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/shnaubv6ua7rjmj/Digital%20Program_Winter%20Waterland%20Virtual%20Gala.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006580"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Click here to download the 2020 Winter Waterland Virtual Gala e-program</span></span></a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center">_____________________________________________________</p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="color:#006580"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">2020 IMPACT AWARDS</span></span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="http://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/ddqaqqczs2j2iidewegs" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong><span style="color:#006580"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Global Impact Award</span></span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Through their organization, Smart Girls, <strong>Amy Poehler </strong>& <strong>Meredith Walker </strong>have helped thousands of young people across the globe cultivate their authentic selves by providing a safe and supportive community. Their motto: “Change the World by Being Yourself.” </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Amy and Meredith wholeheartedly embody Well Aware’s core values of integrity, community, compassion, and innovation. Their dedication to empowering smart girls everywhere has created a ripple effect of transformation in so many lives.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center">_____________________________________________________</p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="http://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/kuxxgtksn6gxrgzv7wf4" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong><span style="color:#006580"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Ambassador of the Year</span></span></strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Nav Sooch </strong>is a co-founder of Silicon Labs, a tech entrepreneur, and a global philanthropist who has supported Well Aware’s work since the very beginning. He demonstrates an inspiring dedication to removing barriers for the most vulnerable populations and has contributed greatly to reducing the suffering from water scarcity in last-mile communities.</span></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Presented by our Water is Health sponsor: LARQ, a hydration company</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/fbqbmls8bjwv7sdiqhrv" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><a href="https://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_self"><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#006580">Tune in on December 3rd for your chance to catch Amy Poehler, Meredith Walker, and Nav Sooch.</span></strong></span></u></a></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="http://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/g9kos2kxor2ak1zneizm" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"> </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_self"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/b47w3wwcciipp47j90q8" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:center"><br /> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">This year has been one of many changes, for all of us. But our partner communities in East Africa and those still awaiting clean water have been hit the hardest. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><em>Can you imagine not having clean water to drink or wash your hands to fight off illness?</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><u><strong>With your help, we will raise $160,000 through the virtual gala -- enough to scale our water projects in 2021 and provide more than 10,000 people with lasting clean water.</strong></u></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif">Together, we can ensure our partner communities in East Africa can not only <em>survive</em>, but <em>THRIVE!</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="http://betterunite.com/wellawaregala/donate" target="_self"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/cmdxdd2etw7gr4sbzj98" /></a></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Well Aware</strong> is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Austin, Texas. We fund and implement sustainable clean water systems to drive economic development and empower communities in East Africa. To date, we have transformed more than 270,000+ lives through clean water.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Nearly 60% of water projects in Africa fail. Ours don't. With our technical expertise and community-driven approach, we maintain a 100% success rate - redefining the water aid industry and setting a new standard for efficiency and sustainability. Learn more on our website:<strong> </strong><u><a href="https://wellawareworld.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006580">wellawareworld.org</span></a></u>.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="https://wellawareworld.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/betterunite-com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_750/v1/orgs/WellAware/campaigns/ccd4c851-02fa-4257-a7a0-29eba7d5bde9/vdmig5qaqekr7mh6otde" /></a></p>
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