Did you know that over 700 million people lack basic access to water? In some parts of the world, people have no choice but to walk long, exhausting distances each day to collect whatever water they can find, regardless of its safety. How would you feel if you were in that situation? How would your life be different from what it is today?

Ryan Winegan was inspired by the mission and life-changing work of charity: water to take on the challenging goal of ending the global water crisis. You can read Ryan's heartfelt message about why she is fundraising for clean water in this United for Clean Water 2025 campaign, join the fundraiser, and be a part of Ryan's charity: water community at https://www.charitywater.org/ryan-winegan#. If you want to participate in this important cause, be sure to donate to the fundraiser by December 31, 2025!

100% of public donations go directly to fund clean water projects. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Ryan's Commitment to Supporting Good Causes

Ryan Winegan got involved in community service and learning about charitable causes at a young age. Her grandparents emphasized the importance of volunteering time to help others in their local community, living a lifestyle that reflects their Christian values through good deeds, and supporting groups and organizations that have an outreach mission to address inhumane and unjust situations facing the world we live in.

She had volunteered with organizations such as Key Club International at Lakeland High School in Suffolk, Virginia, the Virginia Tech Circle K Club at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and the Suffolk Kiwanis Club in Suffolk, Virginia to go do fundraising and community service activities. She was also a volunteer and helped with the organization of multiple Music for Peace Gospel Festival events (founded by professional gospel recording artist, songwriter and educator Joselin St. Aimee) held in Mestre, Italy to raise funds for non-profit organizations including Avapo Mestre ('Associazione Volontari Assistenza Pazienti Oncologici', an association of volunteers for the Assistance of Oncology Patients), UNICEF Italia (the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund), and Emergency.  

In celebration of Ryan's 2024 wedding, both her and her husband Francesco Ragonese helped raise funds to support the non-profit Medici Senza Frontieri Italia organization (Doctor's Without Borders). Ryan and Francesco are committed to making an effort to do their part to help make our world a better place, and they continue to support various charitable causes. 

Learn more about Ryan's background here.