Project Water

Tiger Thon and Project Water are organizations help fund raise money for those in need of help and support. Luke Turkovich, a volunteer within Project Water, answers and explains the goals of Project Water.

Ava: “What do you hope to achieve from being apart of this organization?”

Luke: “In my 4 years with Project Water, we’ve had a twofold mission: to impact those both near and far. That means we want to educate and inspire everyone involved in the tournament, from participants to volunteers. We want them to understand our mission and become passionate about it so that they can further it via their own efforts. That also means that we want to raise as much money to provide sustainable solutions to the clean water and infrastructure crises that face Sub-Saharan Africa today; we couldn’t do this without our participants and sponsors, so a huge thank you to all of them!”

Ava: “How has this organization impacted you and others?”

Luke: “Project Water has shown me the incredible impact that high school students can have on a global issue such as this one. Today’s challenges seem complicated, and the so-called Wexford bubble oftentimes makes us feel removed from some of the problems facing third-world countries. Project Water has empowered my classmates and me to contribute to something much bigger than ourselves — a powerful feeling.”

Ava: “Has this organization changed NAI as a whole or only certain people involved?”

Luke: “Project Water was started with the goal of bringing change to the North Allegheny community. Coincidentally, the first tournament was held at NAI, so I believe Project Water’s roots hold strong there. I believe it’s done a great deal to all facets of the North Allegheny community, from NAI to NASH. It’s really awesome to get emails from 9th graders (who have never seen/experienced our tournament before) asking about when registration will open or when the launch video will be. I would encourage everyone to get involved and make the most of this opportunity!”

NAI Project Water brings clean water and education to underdeveloped villages through fundraisers and service projects that impact communities near and far.