World Water Day 2010 - Giveaway (Closed)

More than one billion people do not have access to safe water.

Every day more than 4,000 children in developing countries die, simply because they don't have clean drinking water.

Pure drinking water isn't just a problem "somewhere else."  Right here in the United States, traces of pharmaceutical drugs were found in the drinking water supplies serving more than 51 million Americans.  Water that seems clean can contain traces of antibiotics, hormones, anti-depressants, and other medications.

My family uses a PUR Flavor Options pitcher for our drinking water.  I'm glad to know that a portion of the proceeds from the sales of PUR water filtration systems are donated to help fund the Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program. When you buy a PUR system, not only are you providing clean water for yourself and your family, but you’re also donating a week’s worth of clean water to a child in the developing world.  Sounds like a win-win situation to me!

In addition, PUR is encouraging everyone to learn about World Water Day, which is happening on Monday March 22.  In recognition of the first statistic I cited above, the theme for this year's event is Water Quality.  Click on World Water Day to find more information, including how you can help, and links to US and global events.

As part of this promotion, five lucky readers will each win a water bottle, courtesy of PUR.  And not just any water bottle:  this is a very cool SIGG water bottle.

This giveaway is closed.  Winners will be announced after verification.

Here's how to enter:  Just leave a comment on this post.  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you. Limit 1 entry by this method. This must be done in order to qualify for extra entries.

Here's how you can earn additional entries (please leave one comment per entry):

• Follow both me and PURwater on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway, using the hashtag #CSDW. (You may use this or write your own: RT @FC_Melissa Win a SIGG water bottle from @PURtweets - 5 winners! http://bit.ly/ayqcLJ #CSDW ) Leave a link to your tweet. (1 entry per day)
• Follow Dr. Greg Allgood, Director of the CSDW program, on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Enter this giveaway in another blog's current giveaway linky list. Leave a comment here with a link to the post. (3 entries - mention Entry #1, Entry #2, Entry #3)
• Subscribe to my feed in a feed reader. If you already subscribe, leave a comment to let me know. (2 entries - mention Entry #1 and Entry #2)
• Subscribe to my feed by email. Subscriptions must be verified to count. If you already subscribe, leave a comment to let me know. (2 entries - mention Entry #1 and Entry #2)
• Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.  (2 entries - mention Entry #1 and Entry #2)
• Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this post. Leave a comment with a link to your blog post. (5 entries - mention Entry #1, Entry #2, Entry #3, etc.)
• Add my blog to your text blogroll, and send me a link to your blog. (2 entries - mention Entry #1 and Entry #2)
• Comment on a non-giveaway post on my blog.  (1 entry per post commented - limit 5 total)
• Enter another giveaway on my blog.  (1 entry per giveaway)

More details: Open to residents of USA, age 18 or older. No P.O. Box addresses. At the discretion of the sponsor, the prize may vary from the image shown.  Giveaway ends 4/5/10 at noon (Eastern time). Winners will be chosen by the random number generator at Random.org. Each winner will be contacted by email and must claim the prize within 48 hours, or another winner will be chosen. Void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I have received no compensation in any form for hosting this giveaway.  Facts and statistics have been provided by the linked sources and/or the sponsor.