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The Crossing Church Inspires Hundreds to Run for Clean Water

For several years, The Crossing has helped raise both money and awareness of Living Water and the plight of those who lack access to safe drinking water. 150 people from the church ran in last year's marathon, raising $46,000 dollars for the cause and this past Christmas, The Crossing raised over $500,000 for Living Water. This weekend, even more people are expected to run to help those in need of this human essential, including Living Water CEO Mike Mantel.

"The Crossing and Living Water share the same heartbeat. Nothing can exist without water," said Tony Biaggne, The Crossing's Director of Creative Communications. "You can't build hospitals, you can't build schools and you can't build a strong economy without healthy people. Joining with Living Water, we knew we could be an inspiration around the world."

Living Water CEO Mike Mantel is coming to St. Louis to run to show his appreciation for what The Crossing has done to raise awareness and money for his group. Over the past four years, the church has raised more than $1.85 Million for Mantel's organization.

Derek Glanville is part of The Crossing's efforts. He and his 16-year old son Sean will be part of this year's event. Sean suffered brain trauma after a car accident in 2007. Given only a 1% chance of survival, Sean is beating the odds and continues to make progress. His father will be assisting Sean in this year's GO! St. Louis Marathon.

The 11^th annual GO! St. Louis Marathon begins this Sunday at 7:00am and includes a traditional 26.2 mile course as well as a half marathon and a marathon relay.

About Living Water

Living Water International is a faith-based development organization that implements participatory, community-based water solutions in developing countries. In the last 20 years, Living Water has completed over 10,000 water projects with communities in 25 countries.

Living Water seeks to engage churches, individuals, businesses and other organizations through partnerships leading to meaningful and tangible impact around the world.

For more information, please visit www.water.cc

About The Crossing Church

By using unconventional teaching methods and various art mediums and technology, The Crossing creates experiences rooted in scripture that are both culturally relevant and deeply personal. Focusing less on a "demographic" and more on a state of mind, the pallet at The Crossing spans a variety of ages and ethnic groups.

For more information about The Crossing, please visit: www.wcrossing.org

The Crossing Church
Dewayne Nickerson, 314-645-4244 (office)
Mobile: 415-519-0004
dewayne@mercury-inc.com