Comments for Row for Water http://rowforwater.com Katie Spotz' solo row across the Atlantic Ocean for safe drinking water Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:04:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Fair trade, I think not! by Mike D http://rowforwater.com/archives/1822/comment-page-1/#comment-1862 Mike D Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:04:42 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1822#comment-1862 Who among Katie’s friends isn’t absolutely distraught that Katie's treasured mementoes were taken from her? Anyone who has had his or her things stolen will know that it feels completely demoralizing. Katie may not have her cherished possessions but she still has her friends, US! Who among us would be unwilling to forgo a few cups of coffee to help finance the replacement of her belongings? That's right, you and I can actually do something to help the very same person who's come to the aid of so many in need. If we all would consider sending a mere $5 (or more if you’d like) to Katie via Paypal she would be able to replace her belongings and hopefully her faith in humanity. Paypal is a safe and secure way to send money and it is easy to do. @ Katie - We know you would never ask this for yourself, but could you please verify that this Paypal option is a valid way for your friends and anyone who would like to help you out; to get back to doing what you do best, being a champion for those in need! Please take a few moments of your time to help Katie. You'll be glad you did! Who among Katie’s friends isn’t absolutely distraught that Katie’s treasured mementoes were taken from her? Anyone who has had his or her things stolen will know that it feels completely demoralizing. Katie may not have her cherished possessions but she still has her friends, US!
Who among us would be unwilling to forgo a few cups of coffee to help finance the replacement of her belongings?

That’s right, you and I can actually do something to help the very same person who’s come to the aid of so many in need. If we all would consider sending a mere $5 (or more if you’d like) to Katie via Paypal she would be able to replace her belongings and hopefully her faith in humanity. Paypal is a safe and secure way to send money and it is easy to do.

@ Katie – We know you would never ask this for yourself, but could you please verify that this Paypal option is a valid way for your friends and anyone who would like to help you out; to get back to doing what you do best, being a champion for those in need!

Please take a few moments of your time to help Katie. You’ll be glad you did!

]]> Comment on Fair trade, I think not! by OurAsylum http://rowforwater.com/archives/1822/comment-page-1/#comment-1861 OurAsylum Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:31:40 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1822#comment-1861 Not sure how to do this, but .... for anybody interested in helping Katie to replace the (expensive!) items lost when her van was stolen (can't replace the sentimental value, unfortunately!) - there is a way to donate via paypal, using this link: https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketin...g_us%2Fsend_money From what I understand, it helps to have kspotz@gmail.com in the "to" section. And if somebody knows a better way to get this going - please do so, or at least tell me how! Thanks. Go Katie, Go!! Not sure how to do this, but …. for anybody interested in helping Katie to replace the (expensive!) items lost when her van was stolen (can’t replace the sentimental value, unfortunately!) – there is a way to donate via paypal, using this link:
https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketin…g_us%2Fsend_money
From what I understand, it helps to have kspotz@gmail.com in the “to” section. And if somebody knows a better way to get this going – please do so, or at least tell me how! Thanks.

Go Katie, Go!!

]]> Comment on Fair trade, I think not! by Sherry Tague http://rowforwater.com/archives/1822/comment-page-1/#comment-1860 Sherry Tague Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:17:35 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1822#comment-1860 Katie, this makes me so sad for you. I understand the importance of the oars and the bike but also your vehicle. It doesn't sound like they really wanted anything, just to do something awful and they sure did. Don't let it rain on you you are one tough cookie as we all know and I am sure when you close your eyes you can still feel the oars in your hands. God Bless kiddo, there are many better days ahead. Hold it high, if anyone should be proud of themself, it is you. Much love your way! Katie, this makes me so sad for you. I understand the importance of the oars and the bike but also your vehicle. It doesn’t sound like they really wanted anything, just to do something awful and they sure did. Don’t let it rain on you you are one tough cookie as we all know and I am sure when you close your eyes you can still feel the oars in your hands. God Bless kiddo, there are many better days ahead. Hold it high, if anyone should be proud of themself, it is you. Much love your way!

]]> Comment on Fair trade, I think not! by Beth Jukuri http://rowforwater.com/archives/1822/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 Beth Jukuri Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:48:18 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1822#comment-1859 It is hard to see the 'other' half of mankind, and to feel its affects. By putting this in the public eye, someone may see a bike out of place or the oars and remember your story. If they are never returned, they can't take away the experiences you have had with them, those memories can never be stolen. The greatest value of each has already been given to you. The both carried you across long journeys.....they did their jobs well. Now it maybe time to make someone else's journey easier. Who knows who has them and what they are doing, maybe something equally as helpful as they were for you. For I am sure who ever stole them, pawned them off....and hopefully made the day of some surprised person who needed them badly. Maybe you will learn more about them by having them stolen.... I have found that there are no mistakes in life, for in everything there is something we learn about ourselves. Tough lesson....I feel your pain. Beth It is hard to see the ‘other’ half of mankind, and to feel its affects.
By putting this in the public eye, someone may see a bike out of place or the oars and remember your story.

If they are never returned, they can’t take away the experiences you have had with them, those memories can never be stolen. The greatest value of each has already been given to you. The both carried you across long journeys…..they did their jobs well.

Now it maybe time to make someone else’s journey easier.
Who knows who has them and what they are doing, maybe something equally as helpful as they were for you. For I am sure who ever stole them, pawned them off….and hopefully made the day of some surprised person who needed them badly.

Maybe you will learn more about them by having them stolen….
I have found that there are no mistakes in life, for in everything there is something we learn about ourselves.

Tough lesson….I feel your pain.
Beth

]]> Comment on Fair trade, I think not! by Audra http://rowforwater.com/archives/1822/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 Audra Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:51:51 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1822#comment-1858 Katie: I'm just sick about your news. I don't understand people at all, but your attitude is very commendable. I'm so sorry. Miracles happen everyday....never know if your items may show up again some day. I'm sure there were people who never thought a girl could row solo across an ocean. :) Hugs, Audra Katie:

I’m just sick about your news. I don’t understand people at all, but your attitude is very commendable. I’m so sorry. Miracles happen everyday….never know if your items may show up again some day. I’m sure there were people who never thought a girl could row solo across an ocean. :)

Hugs,

Audra

]]> Comment on Changing tides by Mesmreyes http://rowforwater.com/archives/1794/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Mesmreyes Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:19:30 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1794#comment-1847 If Angelina Jolie gets to meet you she'll be lucky. The world needs more inspiring women like you, not more actresses. She is an activist too so maybe that will be her redeeming quality. If Angelina Jolie gets to meet you she’ll be lucky. The world needs more inspiring women like you, not more actresses. She is an activist too so maybe that will be her redeeming quality.

]]> Comment on Changing tides by AK http://rowforwater.com/archives/1794/comment-page-1/#comment-1840 AK Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:34:59 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1794#comment-1840 I have been wondering about how you are doing... Can't keep Katie down! Wow, Great work I have been wondering about how you are doing…
Can’t keep Katie down! Wow, Great work

]]> Comment on Riding the wave by Jeff Kozlovich http://rowforwater.com/archives/1761/comment-page-1/#comment-1836 Jeff Kozlovich Mon, 10 May 2010 06:51:31 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1761#comment-1836 As a husband, father, business owner and lifeguard here on the beaches of Oahu, Hawaii I have grown accustomed to people looking to me for direction and inspiration. What a wonderful surprise to be inspired by such a amazing young lady. I'll do my part for the cause. Thanks Katie, for showing the way. As a husband, father, business owner and lifeguard here on the beaches of Oahu, Hawaii I have grown accustomed to people looking to me for direction and inspiration. What a wonderful surprise to be inspired by such a amazing young lady. I’ll do my part for the cause. Thanks Katie, for showing the way.

]]> Comment on Riding the wave by Lisadnash http://rowforwater.com/archives/1761/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Lisadnash Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:04:45 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1761#comment-1834 In response to OurAsylum above, Blue Planet Run IS thrilled to have Katie in our corner! Katie called us when she was 19 with this crazy idea of rowing solo across the Atlantic to raise money for safe drinking water. And then she did it...all before her 23rd birthday! We talk a lot about how the global safe drinking water crisis is solvable for only $30 per person. But it also needs heroes like Katie to fire up people's imaginations so they really can think about what going without water is like, and how it takes so little for each person to make such a difference in fighting this crisis. Thanks to Katie, and thanks to everyone who has followed Katie...keep believing and it can happen! In response to OurAsylum above, Blue Planet Run IS thrilled to have Katie in our corner! Katie called us when she was 19 with this crazy idea of rowing solo across the Atlantic to raise money for safe drinking water. And then she did it…all before her 23rd birthday!
We talk a lot about how the global safe drinking water crisis is solvable for only $30 per person. But it also needs heroes like Katie to fire up people’s imaginations so they really can think about what going without water is like, and how it takes so little for each person to make such a difference in fighting this crisis. Thanks to Katie, and thanks to everyone who has followed Katie…keep believing and it can happen!

]]> Comment on Riding the wave by Steve http://rowforwater.com/archives/1761/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Steve Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:07:33 +0000 http://rowforwater.com/?p=1761#comment-1833 Hey Katie, I didn't get the chance to learn about your inspiring story until after you had returned home. Since then, I've been trying to catch up with everything on your site. Thanks for sharing all the pictures, videos, and experiences. You are an incredible person! Hey Katie,

I didn’t get the chance to learn about your inspiring story until after you had returned home. Since then, I’ve been trying to catch up with everything on your site. Thanks for sharing all the pictures, videos, and experiences. You are an incredible person!

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