Clean drinking water seems like a simple enough concept, but in this day and age, it is a rarity in far too many communities across the globe. Many families struggle to find and preserve water sources. Their cries for help have not gone unheard, The Waterkeeper Alliance works hard to protect and preserve over 100,000 miles of rivers, streams, and coastline spreading over 6 continents. We caught up with the Waterkeepers at a fundraising art auction in NYC’s Chelsea Art District. The event was held at the beautiful Matthew Marks Gallery, which was filled with donated pieces from artists from all over the world. The auction was attended by philanthropists, socialites, local celebrities and artists from all mediums of expression. Many took their hand at bidding on the amazing pieces gracing the walls, while others waited for the live auction hoping to land the perfect piece. Along with the hanging works of art, guests enjoyed a performance by the legendary Deborah Harry.
The music icon was on hand to rock the house with a rousing performance, that kept the crowd jumping. Once she got the crowd amped it was time to get down to business as the live auction began. Having heard speeches earlier in the evening about the importance of clean water and the value of the paintings featured art patrons dug deep into their wallets for the worthy cause of the Waterkeepers.
The alliance was founded by Robert F Kennedy Jr. and is made up of nearly 200 activists, environmentalists, teachers and attorney’s, all of which work to help provide cleaner water to communities in need. As a non-profit agency, the alliance must rely on the generosity of strangers holding fundraisers to keep on fighting the good fight ensuring that miles of coastline is protected. The agency doesn’t just make picket signs and raise funds, they tour the affected areas, talk to the people fight in the courtroom to change laws and punish offenders. To learn more about the ways you can help please visit waterkeeper.org.
Check out Deborah Harry‘s performance below.