May 2010 Archives

The African Well Fund concluded its eighth annual Build a Well for Bono's Birthday fundraiser on Saturday, aiming to raise $50,000 to fund a clean water and sanitation project in Zimbabwe in honor of Bono's 50th birthday.

Between March 22 and May 15, AWF accepted donations through its website and a Facebook Cause page, sold limited-edition prints by artist Azalea Millet, auctioned U2 live photographs, auctioned U2 360 concert tickets and auctioned a limited-edition photograph of Bono by Colm Henry. Fans were also invited to add their birthday wishes to a card that will be sent to Bono via Principle Management.

AWF will announce the final tally for Build a Well for Bono's Birthday in June. Thank you to everyone who made a donation and supported this effort.

The African Well Fund began collecting donations for the eighth annual Build a Well for Bono's Birthday, a 50-day fundraiser, on March 22 to raise $50,000 to fund a clean water and sanitation project in the Buhera district of Zimbabwe. To give as many fans as possible the opportunity to take part in this fundraiser, and add their birthday wishes to Bono on a card that will be sent to Principle Management, AWF will continue to accept donations through May 15.

To make a donation or learn more about the Zimbabwe clean water and sanitation project African Well Fund is aiming to fund through Build a Well for Bono's Birthday, click here.

Colm Henry has generously donated a limited-edition photograph to the African Well Fund. The photograph was taken of Bono during the "Rattle & Hum" recording sessions. The print measures 20 x 24 inches and is No. 3 in an edition of only 15 copies.

The limited-edition photograph will be up for bid May 5 through May 10. Bids will start at $500.

Henry began his photography career in Ireland in the late 1970s. He first met U2 at The Baggott Inn in 1978 and worked with the group for more than 10 years. Henry's photographs from that era are featured in "U2: The Early Years by Colm Henry", on exhibit through June 6 at the Proud Camden gallery in London.

Henry's work has appeared in publications including Hot Press, Hello, The Sunday Times, Marie Claire and VIP, as well as the first posters and tour programs for "Riverdance."

To place a bid on the limited-edition Colm Henry photograph, click here.

The African Well Fund's eighth annual Build a Well for Bono's Birthday is a 50-day fundraiser that aims to raise $50,000 to fund a clean water and sanitation project in Zimbabwe in honor of Bono's 50th birthday. The fundraiser launched on March 22 and will conclude on May 10, Bono's birthday. To learn more about the fundraiser, or to make a donation, click here.