Support Blood:Water Mission

This afternoon I was graced with the opportunity to join a small gathering in Chicago with the members of the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay to talk about Blood:Water mission, the non-profit organization they founded to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. We were also treated to a screening of the new documentary Sons of Lwala, a film everyone should see. Blood:Water mission is certainly an amazing group of people that deserve support.

Speaking with Dan Haseltine one-on-one and then listening to his presentation it was clear that Blood:Water mission has become a deeply personal expression of his own journey through what it means to live a life of love and justice – perhaps as much as any lyric he’s ever sung.  “…What you do and the things you care about matter – and they can be used to make a difference in peoples lives…”  Amen Dan.

Everyone from the band and the staff were incredibly down to earth and great to talk with. I thoroughly enjoyed the time with them. Thanks to Kellie (super cool Blood:Water staff member) and Jenn (super cool local Blood:Water volunteer) for organizing the event and sharing their passion with us.

Check out this great video celebrating the work of Blood:Water Mission then visit www.bloodwatermission.com for ways to get involved.

The Sons of Lwala is a documentary about two med students in America who return home to Kenya to finish the health clinic their father started before he died of AIDS. This story exemplifies the power of social capital and how everyone from caring parents in Africa, to a dedicated med student, to a child’s birthday party, to a campus fashion show, to rock starts, to a US senator, as well as committed indigenous leaders can make a difference.

Check out the theatrical trailer:

Visit lwalacommunityalliance.org for more information.