KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A Kings Mountain family received a new drinking well Wednesday from retired NFL great Chris Long, Xylem Inc., Water Well Trust and Talking Rain AQA.
The Yadkin Company dug in 302 feet to secure the new well for Keith Blanchard and his wife.
"It's unbelievable," Blanchard said. "They've come out and they've done it at no cost to us."
Blanchard's wife underwent major heart surgery, leading the family into financial stress. He said their family is grateful for the help.
Workers installed the new well, allowing both hot and cold water to run into the home.
"What most people don't understand is that there is over 2 million Americans who do not have access to clean drinking water," Margaret Martens with Water Well Trust said. "You give people water, it is life-changing."
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The gift is the seventh joint Hometown H2O project for The Chris Long Foundation, Xylem and the Water Well Trust. Hometown H2O is an American water program dedicated to bringing clean, sustainable water to people and communities in need across the United States.
Hometown H2O told WCNC Charlotte the new well should last for decades.
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