Preceded by
George M. Modlin
President of the University of Richmond
1971—1986 Succeeded by
Samuel A. Banks

Preceded by
Carlyle Campbell President of Meredith College
1966—1971 Succeeded by
John E. Weems

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Hundreds of Medical Staff and Patients will Now Have Access to Clean Water Each Year

 A team from EDGE Outreach, a Louisville-based organization that provides clean drinking water to developing communities and disaster environments around the world, just completed the installation of a water sanitation system at Bethany Hospital in Shillong, N.E. India, where hundreds of medical staff and patients will now have access to clean water. Kurtis T. Daniels, Vice-President and Director of Training & Field Operations for EDGE, led the team that worked closely with hospital engineering staff and locals to train them on maintenance of their existing iron removal system and the installation of two EDGE M-100 Chlorine Generators. The two water sanitation systems will provide Bethany Hospital with up to 60,000 liters of safe water each day, making this the largest single-site project ever completed by EDGE.

Previously, the hospital’s water source was not being treated properly and it was being stored in a contaminated concrete cistern full of iron particulate. After completing testing and gathering data, Daniels supervised the cleaning and repairs of the hospital’s existing equipment. The 14′ long x 12′ wide x 14′ deep concrete cistern was emptied, cleaned and inspected. Then, the team was able to refill the cistern with water and “shock” chlorinate the cistern with chlorine generated by the two new M-100 Chlorine Generators, using salt (sodium chloride) purchased locally in Shillong, N.E. India and two 240v AC / 12v DC transformers.

“I was invited to Bethany Hospital to consult with the staff leaders about some of their water issues, and it quickly became apparent that they were not using their iron removal system as it was designed to be used,” says Daniels. “After a few days of evaluating the situation and researching solutions, I came up with a plan and discussed it with David Sailo, Hospital Administrator, and his father Dr. John Sailo, Hospital Owner. They were both very excited about the simplicity of the solution, and wanted to know if it was possible to pull off the plan in my remaining time in India. My answer was yes of course, so we got started right away. If I needed labor, an electrician, a welder, or anything else, they would arrange for it to happen within the hour. The Sailos realized the impact safe water would have in the hospital, so we all worked hard for eight days to make it happen.”

To learn more about EDGE and how you can help, call (502) 568-6342 or visit www.edgeoutreach.com.

About EDGE Outreach

EDGE Outreach is a Louisville based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to bring clean drinking water to developing communities and disaster environments around the world. They work every day to put an end to the global water crisis by training and empowering ordinary people to provide safe and sustainable water, sanitation, health, and hygiene solutions in their own communities. Since 2001, EDGE has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in more than 23 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, India, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. When EDGE staff and volunteers travel to a developing community to build training centers and install purification systems, they also teach nationals how to diagnose their water problems, operate the purification system, repair broken hand pumps, and educate them on effective health and hygiene practices. EDGE is currently working to establish training centers around the world, including St. Louis, MO, India, Costa Rica, and Haiti. To learn more about EDGE Outreach and how you can help, call (502) 568-6342 or visit www.edgeoutreach.com.

*** In November of 2011, EDGE Outreach was recognized for their contribution to Louisville being selected to sign the Charter for Compassionate Cities. Out of the nearly 100 cities that have signed the Charter, on April 5, 2012, the Compassionate Action Network International named Louisville its model compassionate city. This acknowledgement has helped build momentum around EDGE’s team and the other local organizations who are currently working to establish Louisville as the International Water Capital of the World. To learn more about this initiative, call (502) 568-6342.

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Local festival benefits EDGE Outreach; the Devonshires and 

the Louisville Crashers to Perform

The 2012 Riverfest Music Festival will return to Prospect, KY where dozens of local performing artists and bands will perform on the banks of the Ohio River in Prospect, Kentucky. The two-day music event will be held at the Shady Glen Club on Friday, June 29th and Saturday, June 30th. All proceeds will benefit Louisville-based EDGE Outreach and their mission to save lives around the world with clean water. Tickets are $10 in advance for a two-day pass or $10 each day at the door. Tickets are available online at EDGEOutreach/Riverfest.

The Riverfest stage sits right on the Ohio riverbank about 2.5 miles upriver from 12-mile Island, allowing the area boating community to beach or anchor out for the day and enjoy the festivities. Attendees of the family-friendly event are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers.

This year’s festival is pleased to welcome the national touring group, the Devonshires, who will bring their 60’s, 70’s and 80’s rock show to the audience on Saturday evening. The Devonshires have recently performed in Las Vegas and Disney World to rave reviews.

Another one of the region’s hottest bands, the Louisville Crashers, will perform at Riverfest, back-to-back with one of Louisville’s most successful touring groups, Soul Inc. These groups represent two generations of the Marvin Maxwell family, with father Marvin drumming for Soul Inc, whose band in the 60’s and 70’s had hits on the national charts and toured the country, and Marvin’s sons Mark and Max performing with the Louisville Crashers. Complete line-up information is available at www.riverfestlouisville.com.

“Having the Maxwell family perform on Saturday afternoon will be very special for our guests, and the Devonshires will make Riverfest 2012 a must-attend event.” says Shady Glen Club President Scott Rudd.

Additional participating bands include The Decades, with the Logan Street Band, and the New Legends, will perform a remembrance show to EDGE supporter Kevin Hammersmith, who was instrumental in the growth of Riverfest and was tragically killed last fall. Other returning favorites in the line-up are Uncle Clyde’s Wi-Fi, Muench Band, CMN and Riverfest favorite, the Slyk Band.

The event will be emceed by “2 Guys Havin’ Fun”, a popular duo known for making good times better, and the sound and lighting production services will be provided by Brian Hood of Ultimate Audio. “Butchers Best” of Prospect KY will feature the pork barbeque and chicken on Friday evening. Soft drinks and water will be available as well.

Riverfest is hosted by the Shady Glen Club, 1504 Riverside Drive, off Rose Island Road. The Shady Glen was founded in 1946, as a river and fishing camp, and now grown to 50 active members who enjoy the Ohio River and giving back to the community.

About EDGE Outreach

EDGE Outreach is a Louisville based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to bring clean drinking water to developing communities and disaster environments around the world. They work every day to put an end to the global water crisis by training and empowering ordinary people to provide safe and sustainable water, sanitation, health, and hygiene solutions in their own communities. Since 2001, EDGE has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in more than 23 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, India, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. When EDGE staff and volunteers travel to a developing community to build training centers and install these systems, they also teach nationals how to diagnose their water problems, operate the purification system, repair broken hand pumps, and educate them on effective health and hygiene practices. To learn more about EDGE Outreach and how you can help, visit www.edgeoutreach.com. Join our networks on Facebook and Twitter.

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 EDGE Outreach’s M-100 Chlorine Generator Kit uses ordinary salt (sodium chloride) and a 12-volt car battery to simply and safely produce chlorine gas. When the gas is injected into contaminated water, it is highly effective in killing disease-causing pathogens. The M-100 Chlorine Generator can produce up to 38,000 liters of safe water each day, which is enough to provide 10,000 people with drinkable water on a daily basis. 

 The World Health Organization states that every year more than 3.4 million people die as a result of waterborne diseases, making it the leading cause of death around the world. The majority of victims are young children under the age of five.

 EDGE Outreach, a Louisville based 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization whose mission is to bring clean drinking water to developing communities and disaster environments around the world, works every day to change these statistics and put an end to the global water crisis. EDGE empowers ordinary people to provide clean, safe water around the world.

 Each new M-100 Chlorine Generator kit costs $750, weighs 15 lbs., or 6.8 kg, and could fit in a small suitcase.

“The M-100 is the culmination of the hard work of an incredible network of people dedicated to saving lives,” says Mark Hogg, Executive Director EDGE Outreach. “Their sense of community, creativity, and compassion has materialized in an elegant tool – simple, affordable, and efficient. We are confident this is a game changer in the work of organizations and people who provide safe water around the world.” 

 The M-100 is already in operation in various countries. This past year, it was used aboard the USNS Comfort Continuing Promise Mission and most recently in the flood affected areas of Pakistan with great success.

About EDGE Outreach 

EDGE Outreach, located at 1500 Arlington Avenue in Louisville, KY, is a non-profit organization that trains, equips, and empowers ordinary people around the world to provide safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in their own communities. Since 2001, EDGE has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in more than 23 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, India, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. When EDGE staff and volunteers travel to a developing community to build training centers and install these systems, they also teach nationals how to diagnose their water problems, operate the purification system, repair broken hand pumps, and educate them on effective health and hygiene practices.

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