Doppenberg Swim 4 D.I.G.

Has anyone ever asked you, “Why on earth would you want to do THAT?”
I’ve been getting that question a lot lately when I share that I aspire to swim across Lake Erie this summer. I’m just an ordinary wife and mother of five who lives in Niagara and has a great desire to do something extraordinary.

After taking several volunteer/working trips to where the Mayan people of Guatemala live and witnessing true poverty I have been deeply impacted. I can no longer do nothing. I’m tired of feeling hopeless and helpless.
My love for swimming and desire to make a difference in the lives of these people who have so little is the challenge I have set for myself. We live in abundance here in our community. I just want to distribute a bit of our wealth to those who have so little. So this is MY challenge to YOU…I dare you, not to swim 19 km, but partner with me to be the change.

The Doppenbergs in Guatemala (DIG) have spent the last 6 years in El Progreso and surrounding areas bringing real change to communities in a sustainable way. They continue to provide clean water, nourishing plants, education seminars and health clinics. They have built 3 schools and have begun to build a school for children with special needs. Currently these kids have no education available to them. As a mother of five, I can’t imagine how I’d feel if my child had no opportunity for an education.
Construction of the School of Hope, “Escuela de Esperanza” has begun but needs more funding to be completed.

LET'S GET IT BUILT AND GIVE THESE  KIDS A WELL DESERVED PLACE WHERE THEY CAN LEARN AND GROW!

My swim will take place in July (unless rescheduled due to weather resulting in it being pushed back to August) and it would be awesome to reach this gofundme goal of $10,000. 

Thanks for your donation, no matter how little it may seem to you it will make a HUGE difference in the lives of the children in El Progreso!

Any amount is appreciated. Levels of sponsorship are available below. Donations of $20 or more will be recognized with your name on a brick.
Thanks!
Anita Doppenberg

PLEASE NOTE: 
This fundraising page cannot issue tax receipts, however we understand some would like to receive one.
This may be especially true for those of you who choose sponsorship listed below.
Donations made directly through the Doppenbergs website will be tax receipted.
(Click this link below to donate through CTEN, Commision to Every Nation.
Be sure to select Canada or USA denomination)
The Doppenbergs In Guatemala (DIG)

There are also some people who have shared with me that they are not comfortable donating online and would like an alternative way to donate. 

If you would like to donate cash or cheque or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lorraine Lopes.
She is the Swim 4 D.I.G. Event Fundraising Coordinator and by emailing this campaign you will be contacting her.
You can also email her directly at:
[email redacted]
or call:
905 [phone redacted]