Nathan Willett from Cold War Kids and Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie are running to raise money for the non-profit organization Water Wells for Africa during the month of April while their bands are on tour together in North America.
The number of miles Nathan and Ben run is being recorded in real time at www.runforwaterwells.com so fans can follow along as they rack up the miles. There is a suggested donation of $1 for every mile that the guys run.
I have spent too many mornings jogging alone, returning sweaty while the others still sleep, stashing my tennies to keep my secret safe from the monolith that has forbade music and exercise to walk coolly arm in arm. Now I have a partner in Ben and a mission in WWFA. Join us! – Nathan Willett
While I’m glad Nathan and I will hopefully raise a good amount of money for a wonderful cause, what I’m really excited about FINALLY having a running partner on tour. – Ben Gibbard
Water Wells For Africa is a grassroots non-profit that was founded and run by Willett’s family twelve years ago. Through donations, WWFA has put in over 100 water wells in drought regions in Malawi, Southern Africa. Each well costs approximately $6,000 dollars to survey and install. WWFA water wells service and provide fresh drinking water to 150,000-200,000 Malawians per day, who would otherwise have no access to clean water.
The UN has named 2005-2015 the “Decade of Water.” In an effort to join this fight against thirst, WWFA is working toward the goal of installing 1,000 new wells in hopes to bring clean water to 2 million Malawians.
Tour Dates:
Apr 09 - Belk Arena @ Davidson College / Davidson, NC
Apr 10 - Louisville Palace Theatre / Louisville
Apr 11 – Orpheum Theatre / Memphis (SOLD OUT)
Apr 12 – Brady Theatre / Tulsa (SOLD OUT)
Apr 13 – Holland Performing Arts Center / Omaha (SOLD OUT)
Apr 15 – Roy Wilkins Auditorium / St. Paul
Apr 17 – Aragon Ballroom / Chicago (SOLD OUT)
Apr 18 – Breslin Events Center @ MSU / East Lansing, Mi.
Apr 19 – Van Male Fieldhouse @ Carroll College / Waukesha, Wi.
Apr 20 – Gothic Theatre / Denver
Apr 21 - Commodore Ballroom / Vancouver
Apr 22 – The Showbox at The Market / Seattle
Apr 23 – Doug Fir Lounge / Portland (SOLD OUT)
Apr 24 – McCarthey Athletic Center @ Gonzaga University / Spokane
Apr 25 – The Morrison Center / Boise
Apr 26 – Crystal Bay Club Crown Room / Crystal Bay, Nv.
Apr 27 - Memorial Auditorium / Sacramento
Apr 28 - The Fillmore / San Francisco
Apr 29 – RIMAC Arena @ UCSD / La Jolla, Ca.
Water Well For Africa: website
At the time of publishication, Ben has run 21.14 miles while Nate has run 15.88 mi.
