Rain Tunnel Express Discounts Wash to Help Shoeman Water Projects Provide Clean Water to Underdeveloped Communities

“Someone dies every 21 seconds to waterborne diseases,” says George Hutchings - founder of the Shoeman Water Projects (SWP). His company has pioneered the channeling of funds raised from the donation of used shoes to help people in developing nations gain access to clean water.

Since 2008, using “donation stations” at participating businesses, Shoeman Water Projects has collected more than 3.5 million pounds of shoes and donated them to poor communities in South America, Haiti and Kenya. Some of the footwear is sent to be used and sold by the people in these underdeveloped communities, while the profits from re-selling/exporting the shoes is used to repair water pumps, as well as the purchase of well-drilling rigs and water purification systems. So far, SWP has helped more than a 250,000 people live better lives with clean water, and that number is growing every day. (shoemanwater.org)

Though certainly happy with the progress of his organization, Mr. Hutchings has bigger plans, including the collection of enough shoes to purchase a $300,000 rig that has the ability to drill one well per week in Kenya. To help his organization reach this and other goals, Mr. Hutchings is hoping that retailers will get involved in his mission, and Rain Tunnel Express Car Wash is one of many local businesses to recognize the importance of his work and happily extend a helping hand.

“Each of our six locations is now collecting shoes for SWP, and as an added incentive for our customers to get involved, we’re also offering $1 off of our MONSOON Premium Wash for every pair of shoes a customer donates each time they visit,” says Rain Tunnel Express owner, Scott Knight. “A customer can bring in 10 pairs of shoes, donate them all, and then receive our MONSOON Premium car wash for free that day.”($10 is the normal cost of the MONSOON Premium Car Wash Plus+ with Paint Guard featuring Carnauba Wax.)

“The seasons are changing, and many of us have some shoes that we may be thinking of getting rid of in some way or another. Often, we just throw those shoes in the trash. Don’t just toss them, those shoes may likely have the power to help a person who really needs clean water - a basic necessity for good health.”

“Through October 31, if you donate your shoes at any of our six locations, you’ll also save a $1 off our premium wash for every pair you donate each time you visit. You can save some money while you help SWP save some lives, too. We’re proud of this effort and partnership, and we encourage any retailer in the area who isn’t already involved to consider joining the team,” Mr. Knight concludes.

Established in 1995, Rain Tunnel Express offers high-quality car wash services at six locations throughout the St. Louis Metro Bi-State area. Our advanced automated car-wash technology is constantly updated to provide the safest, gentlest, most effective and environmentally-friendly system for protecting our customer’s investments, as well as the local ecosystem. For more information, visit us at raintunnelexpress.com.