INS 2016 Keynote Address
Monday, May 16
Doc Hendley
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Doc Hendley is the epitome of an individual who has made a difference. Tens of thousands of people around the world now have clean drinking water because of an idea that popped into this “tattooed keg-tapper” musician’s head. Hendley realized he might be able to help solve the problem of the lack of clean drinking water by using his ability to tend bar and create relationships with people. He started raising money at the bars where he worked to fight the problem the best way he knew how—by pouring wine and playing music. Hendley has taken personal risks to provide clean water and clean-water education in far-flung locations around the globe, including working in dozens of refugee camps in Darfur to install water systems for victims of the genocide. Named among the Top 10 CNN Heroes for 2009, he was chosen from among more than 9,000 candidates by a panel of judges that included former United States Secretary of State General Colin Powell, Whoopi Goldberg, Ted Turner, and Sir Elton John. Today his nonprofit, Wine to Water, has dug, repaired, and sanitized drinking wells for 25,000 people in five Third World countries—an idea that started with wine tastings and a humble donation jar. Learn more about him and his amazing story. Download our podcast with him today. |
