With the support of his family, Ryan dedicated all of his free time to the “Ryan’s Well
Foundation.” Eleven years later, that Foundation is still going strong, and it has raised
millions of dollars. It has built more than 600 water and sanitation projects in sixteen
countries in Africa, helping bring clean water to nearly 700,000 people!
Ryan has received a long list of awards, medals, and honors, met with world leaders and
celebrities, and had his message featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. But when you ask
him about his accomplishments, Ryan says, “I’m just your regular, average kid.” Ryan
Hreljac has demonstrated how anyone can turn their concern into action, inspire others to
get involved, and make a real difference in the world.
And Ryan’s original well? It is still pumping clean water in that village in Uganda,
serving thousands of people every day.
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