MEDIA ADVISORY
PEOPLE WATER and THe Leonardo PROUDLY CELEBRATES
united nations water day WITH
mummies of the world on March 22
Great visual opportunities and one-on-one interviews will be available with
t-shirts, bracelets and water bottle prizes
WHAT:
The Leonardo and People Water in partnership with Mummies of the World invite the community to join the celebration of United Nations Water Day on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 10:00am-2:00pm. People Water will be onsite educating guests World Water Crisis and encourage Salt Lake City to make the “Pledge to Conserve”. All pledges made will be on display at The Leonardo Museum.
The Leonardo and People Water joined forces this fall to create The Leo Well Project, which raises money to build and repair wells that will serve about 7,300 people world-wide. Mummies of the World is supporting both People Water and the well project by offering a three-dollar discount to the exhibit for each bottle of People Water purchased at Whole Foods. One dollar of that discount will be donated toward building and maintaining wells in third world countries across the world.
The “Pledge to Conserve” People Water booth will feature:
- Demonstrations calculating how much water we use throughout a normal day
- Demonstrations showing how much fresh water we have left on the planet
-The opportunity to sign a promise and plan to save water from that day forward on the Pledge poster to be on display at the Leonardo Museum
- T-shirt, bracelets, reusable water bottles and other prizes will be distributed
People Water provides a link between globally conscious consumers and the millions of people in need of clean water around the world. Through its Drop for Drop initiative, People Water's line of ecofriendly products empowers nonprofits to bring clean water to developing countries. People Water is guided by its mission to increase access to clean water and raise awareness of today's global water crisis. For more information, visit www.peoplewater.com
Great visual opportunities and one-on-one interviews will be available.
WHEN:
Friday, March 22, 2013 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, March 23, 2013 | 10:00am-2:00pm
WHERE:
209 E 500 S Salt Lake City, UT 84111
**Activities to take place at main entrance to exhibit
DETAILS:
Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, featuring an astounding collection of 150 artifacts including real human and animal mummies, and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Ancient Egypt. The blockbuster exhibition engagement. More information is available online at www.mummiesoftheworld.com
Media Contact:
Erin Fields
Zucker Public Relations, Inc.
(561) 391-5930 ext. 304
Erin@zuckerpr.com
Lisa Davis
The Leonardo
(801) 531-9800
lisadavisslc@att.net
High-resolution images available
Paris Gibson
People Water
(801) 755-1843
paris@peoplewater.com
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Leonardo Commits to Funding a Clean Water Well in Kenya
Pleasant Grove, UTAH – November 19, 2012 –People Water, a leading provider of ecofriendly products providing clean water to thousands of people globally, today announced that it is joining an exhibit at the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City entitled, “Water: Nature’s Driving Force.” People Water will host a black tie gala on November 29th where co-founder Cody Barker will speak about the company’s efforts to bring clean water to those in need around the world.
The exhibit showcases a series of black and white photographs from Australian photographer Paul Blackmore and communicates how water unites all of humanity through necessity, play and ritual. It also includes displays and installations by People Water about the scale of the world water crisis and depicts how the global community can affect it through simple commitments. The exhibit will run through January 23, 2013.
People Water provides premium bottled water, then uses a portion of its profits to build clean water wells in third world countries. To demonstrate its commitment to ending the world water crisis, the Leonardo has committed to funding a clean water well in Kenya from the proceeds of this event. Patrons can donate by participating in a silent auction at the event and via the Leonardo’s website.
"Teaming up with the Leonardo Museum to raise awareness of the Water Crisis is a project that we have been working on for a while,” said Ken Bretschneider, CEO of People Water. “With the opening of the Water exhibit, we feel it's the perfect fit to combine our efforts in making a difference in the world both locally as well as globally. Raising money to fund a Leonardo Well will literally help thousands of people get access to clean drinking water. After all, we are not asking you to change anything except the world."
"The Water exhibit at the Leonardo has touched our company because we know water is life,” said Cody Barker, Co-founder and Chief Water Giver at People Water. “Just bringing a highlight to water in general, you can see how it changes lives. Water affects every part of our lives; our bodies are 70 percent water. When people see this exhibit, it brings awareness to how vital water is to every individual and it is not as easily accessible as we think. We are so fortunate to have a partnership with the Leonardo; their culture is so similar to ours. They have the science and the arts to their museum; People Water has a product which allows us to help bring clean water to so many people."
To attend the People Water gala or to speak with Ken Bretschneider or Cody Barker, contact Paris Gibson at 801.755.1843 or paris@peoplewater.com. Follow the company on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. For more information about People Water and the Drop for Drop initiative, visit www.peoplewater.com.
About People Water
People Water provides a link between globally conscious consumers and the millions of people in need of clean water around the world. Through its Drop for Drop initiative, People Water’s line of ecofriendly products empower nonprofits to bring clean water to developing countries. People Water is guided by its mission to increase access to clean water and raise awareness of today’s global water crisis. For more information, visit www.peoplewater.com
Media Contact:
Jamie Stum
714.702.0486
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
People Water Sponsors Warren Miller’s Flow State World Premiere
Film Features People Water’s Sponsored Skier Blake Nyman
Pleasant Grove, UTAH – October 17, 2012 –People Water, a leading provider of ecofriendly products providing clean water to thousands of people globally, announced that it is an official sponsor of the world premiere of Warren Miller’s latest film, Flow State, debuting Oct. 19th. The highly anticipated film will debut at Salt Lake City’s Abravanel Hall to kick off the winter sports season. Athletes in the movie include People Water’s sponsored skier Blake Nyman, who will take viewers to Utah’s backcountry and the Canyons Resort.
People Water will provide premium bottled water to filmgoers at the event. Viewers will have the chance to meet Nyman as well as win prizes and gear at the People Water booth located in the Flow State Sponsor Village. The village will be open in the courtyard outside Abravanel Hall from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. before the premiere. People Water is giving away four sets of tickets to the premiere through a contest on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
“As a professional skier, Blake understands that great rewards often require taking risks and surmounting substantial obstacles,” said Ken Bretschneider, CEO of People Water. “We feel the same ideals apply to solving the global water crisis and we are proud to support him and Warren Miller Entertainment in this great film.”
“Warren Miller Entertainment couldn’t be happier to bring our World Premiere event back to Salt Lake City,” said Max Bervy, Managing Director of Warren Miller Films. “Abravanel Hall is the perfect venue for debuting Flow State in front of the media, our ski industry partners and the Utah winter sports community.”
To speak with Ken Bretschneider or Blake Nyman, contact Jamie Stum at 714-702-0486 or jamiestum@peoplewater.com. For more information about People Water and the Drop for Drop initiative, visit www.peoplewater.com.
About People Water
People Water provides a link between globally conscious consumers and the millions of people in need of clean water around the world. Through its Drop for Drop initiative, People Water’s line of ecofriendly products empower nonprofits to bring clean water to developing countries. People Water is guided by its mission to increase access to clean water and raise awareness of today’s global water crisis. For more information, visit www.peoplewater.com
Product available at Gaslamp Theater and La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art
Pleasant Grove, UTAH – September 24, 2012 – People Water, a leading provider of ecofriendly products providing clean water to thousands of people globally, is pleased to announce that it is bringing its bottled water to southern California. In conjunction with its launch in southern California, People Water has been named the official water provider of the 2012 San Diego Film Festival and is a presenting sponsor of the event, which will be held September 26—September 30. CEO Ken Bretschneider and founders Jef Holm and Cody Barker will attend the event to discuss the company’s clean water projects. People Water will officially be available for sale in southern California at the end of October.
During the festival, bottles of People Water will be available at the Gaslamp Theater, La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art and in VIP Lounges. As part of its eco-friendly philosophy, People Water will also provide recycling bins throughout the festival venues. People Water is also holding a consumer sweepstakes where it will provide two VIP passes to the event for the winner via social media.
“The San Diego Film Festival provides a unique and exciting setting to launch our brand into the California market and we are proud to be an official sponsor,” said Ken Bretschneider, CEO of People Water. “This festival is a place to connect with those equally concerned about the challenges facing the world’s population and share our message about ending the global water crisis, which we believe will resonate with many in the California market.”
Founded in 2001, the San Diego Film Festival is produced by the San Diego Film Foundation with a mission to support independent filmmaking while enhancing the diverse cultural landscape and economic vitality of San Diego. Now in its 11th year, this year’s festival will show more than 100 films and include industry panels and interactive Q&A’s with filmmakers.
“The San Diego Film Festival is all about promoting positive change in our industry and we see People Water advocating a similar mission in its space,” said Kevin Leap, president of the San Diego Film Festival. “We are proud to have them on board and look forward to their contributions to the atmosphere of our festival.”
To speak with Ken Bretschneider or Jef Holm, contact Jamie Stum at 714-702-0486 or jamiestum@peoplewater.com. Follow People Water on the People Water blog, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. For more information about People Water and the Drop for Drop initiative, visit www.peoplewater.com.
About People Water
People Water provides a link between globally conscious consumers and the millions of people in need of clean water around the world. Through its Drop for Drop initiative, People Water’s line of ecofriendly products empower nonprofits to bring clean water to developing countries. People Water is guided by its mission to increase access to clean water and raise awareness of today’s global water crisis. For more information, visit www.peoplewater.com.
COMPLETES TWO NEW WELLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GENEROSITY WATER
Pleasant Grove, UTAH – July 27, 2012 – People Water, a leading provider of ecofriendly products providing clean water to thousands of people globally, today announced that founder Jef Holm will unveil two clean water wells during a humanitarian trip to Ghana this week.
People Water funded the wells through a partnership with Generosity Water. Through its Drop for Drop initiative, People Water donates an equal amount of water purchased to a person in need through organizations bringing a rich infrastructure in developing countries
“Clean water is an incredibly basic human need, yet millions around the world live without daily access to it,” said Holm. “Our 2015 Initiative sets a benchmark of funding 500 wells in the next three years and this project is the first step toward making that goal a reality.”
The wells, located in the southeastern part of Ghana near Accra, have been under construction since 2011. Generosity Water is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the clean water crisis in developing countries. The organization has funded 400 water projects in 18 countries, helping more than 250,000 people globally.
“These wells will change the lives of hundreds of people in Ghana and will dramatically impact the health of their families for generations to come,” said Jordan Wagner, co-founder and CEO of Generosity Water. “It is organizations like People Water, which embody our mission and are thoroughly committed to our cause, that enable us to bring clean water to those in need all over the world.”
To speak with Jef Holm about the Ghana well trip, contact Jamie Stum at 714-702-0486 or jamiestum@peoplewater.com. Follow Holm’s trip on the People Water blog, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. More information about People Water and our Drop for Drop initiative is available here.
ABOUT PEOPLE WATER
People Water provides a link between globally conscious consumers and the millions of people in need of clean water around the world. Through its Drop for Drop initiative, People Water’s line of ecofriendly products empower nonprofits to bring clean water to developing countries. People Water is guided by its mission to increase access to clean water and raise awareness of today’s global water crisis. For more information, visit www.peoplewater.com
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