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For participating in 2026 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

The VanderMolen family has had Haiti in our hearts for over 25 years. Through college groups, church trips, and family visits, Haiti has shaped who we are. In this photo, our kids walk alongside Pastor Celone and community members after a baptism at Basin Caiman — a moment that captures why this place means so much to us. This year, Alison, Jack, and I are running to support Haiti H2O and the amazing friends who have shaped our lives. We'd love your support to help us give back to the community that has given us so much.


Description

Haiti H2O is a development organization based in Pittsburgh partnering to transform hope into opportunity in rural Haiti.  Our approach is to take time to listen to local leaders and invest in their ideas, empowering them to make positive change.  We currently work with four rural communities in areas such as education, health and sanitation, business initiatives, home construction, and livestock cooperative.  H2O invests the money raised to impact the lives of people in rural Haiti! Learn more about the work https://haitih2o.org/

Purpose: Investing in Haitian-led solutions for remote villages through construction, agriculture, healthcare, and micro-business projects.

Values:
We believe in:

  • empowering rural Haitians struggling with poverty

  • building relationships based on mutual respect and trust

  • finding long-term solutions that value local strengths and leadership




Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 24 Barb Brewton $54.10
Apr 24 Gurchaks Go Vandermolens! $27.48
Apr 24 Chad Calcagno $27.48
Apr 24 George Simpson $107.35