Hiking For Water Duo Approaches Their Destination

August 3, 2010
By Eileen Lambert

Exciting news! Steven Spydell and his son Matt, the father and son duo hiking the Appalachian Trail, have exceeded their goal of raising $10,000 for Water For People, with $11,501 to date.

The pair set out on the trail in April to "hike for water."

“I have come to be aware that worldwide there is a great discrepancy regarding access to something as basic as clean drinking water. This is my first step to reach out and do something that might ease that suffering and help those less fortunate, by assisting them to develop their own long-lasting water and sanitation solutions,” Matt said.

Several media outlets have covered their adventures, including the Sundance Channel and Examiner.net.

Now on the last leg of the trip, after taking a breather with family in New Hampshire, the hikers are headed for their Maine destination.

Matt and Steven post regular updates and photos on their Facebook page (open to the public). And now they want to see by how much they can surpass $10,000. They are fundraising at http://hikingforwater.org.

Thank you Matt and Steven! Best wishes on the last part of your hike!

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