Lakota - ReMember Project

Carina Kehoe is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Re-member.

Tax deductible

The need for financial help for the Pine Ridge reservation is URGENT. The Pine Ridge Reservation is the POOREST COUNTY in the NATION. Let's help the Lakota Tribe build a better future and protect their heritage! Please take a few minutes to watch the video above. Any help is greatly appreciated!

The needs of the Pine Ridge Reservation are dire. The Health Statistics are staggering:

· Tuberculosis: 800% higher than America as a whole

· Infant mortality: 300% higher than America as a whole

· Approximately 85% of Lakota families are affected by alcoholism

· Approximately 58% of grandparents of Lakota families are raising their grandchildren

· Average life expectancy is 47 years for men and 55 years for women

Any donation of any size is appreciated, but if you would like to underwrite a specific program, here are a few:

Bunk bed: $200
Outhouse: $250
Entry stairs: $300
Wheelchair ramp: $1,400+
Trailer skirting: $1,500+

Please also consider bringing a group to Pine Ridge through the Re-member organization. It is truly a life-changing experience that raises awareness for Native Americans throughout the United States. Take a look at the Re-member Website https://www.re-member.org/volunteering

Thank you for your consideration!

Carina

Re-Member is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with the Oglala Lakota Nation on Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota, USA. We improve the quality of reservation life through relationships, shared resources, and volunteer services.

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