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Young Wallasey girl makes waves in support of WaterAid
22 April 2008 Last month, ten year old Olivia Revans, of Mount Road, Wallasey, swam a mile in aid of WaterAid. Olivia's original fundraising target was £100, but thanks to her hard efforts, she has so far raised twenty times as much! Redcourt St Anselms pupil Olivia said, "I saw WaterAid on the television and it was really moving. It made me think seriously that we all have enough but people in poorer societies don't. Initially, my aim was to raise £100, but people's generosity has made this almost £2,000. I feel that the money raised is going to a very worthwhile cause, especially as 5,000 children die every day of water related diseases." Olivia, also a keen singer and performer, swam her 64-length mile in an incredible 50 minutes. She said, "If I, a 10 year old, can go out and swim a mile and raise this much money, then what could others do to make a difference? The one mile swim was hard, but I thought about the people I was saving and it wasn't nearly as bad."
WaterAid works with some of the world's poorest people, helping them gain access to clean water, toilets and hygiene education. Just £15 can provide someone with a lasting supply of these basics. To date, WaterAid has helped over 11 million people. WaterAid's Charlotte Biddle said, "We are all unbelievably impressed by Olivia's determination and hard work. The money she has raised will help over 130 people gain access to safe water and sanitation - an incredible achievement. Well done Olivia!"There is still time to sponsor Olivia, visit www.justgiving.com/oliviarevans Notes to editors: For high resolution photos or more information on WaterAid, please contact Kate on 020 7793 4793 or katewhittaker@wateraid.org
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