When creating fire, so much depends upon the spark!

I Run For Water (the Prairie Fire Foundation) was formally started by Mike Stein in 2024. It originated with the idea of running a marathon and raising money for a water project as well as the San Lucas Mission in Guatemala in 2023.

Mission

To support projects consistent with the seven pillars of Catholic Social
Teaching.

  • Life and Dignity of the Human Person
  • Call to Family, Community, and Participation
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Options for the Poor and Vulnerable
  • The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
  • Solidarity
  • Care for God’s Creation

Latest News

Speaking in Spirit Lake, Iowa

Mike Stein travelled to Spirit Lake, Iowa to speak to the congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Okoboji on Sunday, February, 23rd.  Mr. Stein shared his message about water and his running journey to raise money for water projects in Tanzania as well as about his travels to Tanzania.  He brought his “water bucket”… Read More →

Check out my Substack!

Hi folks, Thank you for visiting the site!  To get more content about my journey, please subscribe to my Substack.  Better yet, become a paying member!  All subscription fees go to the non-profit and will be directed to water projects to bring water to those in need of access to water.  I am not a… Read More →

Seeking speaking engagements

I recently (January) traveled to Tanzania with the Sister Water Project (Dubuque Franciscans) and I will be going to Honduras with Sister Water Project in July. It’s a cause that I am passionate about. Last Fall, I ran a marathon to raise money for the project and raised almost $18,000 which helped to dig 3+… Read More →