10/09/2026
A Family Around the World, United by Water
The 2026 Strategic Water Alliance Walk for Water became something truly special when families and friends around the world turned an ordinary day of activity into a shared commitment to a cause that touches every human life: access to clean, safe water.
In Belpasso, Sicily, Morgan and Paolo brought their own energy and sense of fun to the mission. They ran—and then hung from the monkey bars, proving that walking for water can take many forms and that service can be filled with joy, laughter, and family connection.
In McLean, Virginia, Pamela and David walked together, putting one foot in front of the other in support of communities around the world where obtaining water can mean traveling miles every single day.
In Lake Montclair, Virginia, David Marley took the challenge to the water itself, swimming an incredible 2,500 meters. His miles in the water became a powerful symbol of the very resource the Strategic Water Alliance is working to make accessible to communities worldwide.
And in Ventura, California, Rhys Solina took to the trails, running cross-country and adding his strength and determination to a global movement.
From Sicily to Virginia to California, these weren't simply individual activities. They became one family story—different places, different ways of moving, but one shared purpose.
That is the beauty of Rotary and the Strategic Water Alliance. We may be separated by oceans, continents, and thousands of miles, but we can still come together around a common mission.
Every step—and every stroke—said the same thing: We care. We believe clean water should be available to everyone. And together, we can create lasting impact.
That is what it means to Walk for Water together—even when we are miles apart.
