Campaign: 2022 MI East
Team: 2022 MI East

Erin  Bridge

Nine years ago when I began running with Hope Water, I thought I would run one half marathon and mark it off my bucket list. Instead, it has turned into a way of life surrounded by some incredible people. I began raising money to help build wells and bring clean water to areas of Africa, praying it would help change lives there. What I didn’t realize was the tremendous impact this team would also have on my life and so many lives around me here. This community has helped me through some of the best and worst times and I am forever grateful. Now with 10 half marathons and five 70.3 Ironmans under my belt, I'm ready to continue to keep challenging myself for Hope Water in 2022.

This July, I competed in the Ironman 70.3 Ohio which has qualified me for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George in October! And, I plan to race Ironman 70.3 Michigan in September. The training is extremely tough to balance but having a greater purpose makes the journey worthwhile.

Clean water is crucial for life and I believe every person on earth should have access to this vital necessity. My goal is to raise $2000 to help bring clean water to areas of Kenya and Sierra Leone. Every dollar is greatly appreciated and every bit helps this mission. Please consider being part of my support team as I compete in the Ironman 70.3 Michigan and the Ironman 70.3 World Championships with Hope Water International in 2022.