Thomas Joseph Duggan, Colette Hillebrand Duggan Water Well
Campaign overview
Mustafa and Brigit Akpinar warmly invite you to honor the memory and continue the lasting legacy of Brigit’s beloved parents, Tom and Colette.
Campaign story
About this campaign
Drs. Thomas and Colette Duggan were devoted parents to four children and proud grandparents to seven grandchildren. Thomas Duggan (July 1927 – July 2000) was a professor at Wayne State University, known for his passion for research in faith and sociology. Colette Duggan (July 1940 – April 2026) began her career as a public health nurse serving the communities of Detroit before transitioning into education at Henry Ford Community College. She later joined the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, where she made meaningful contributions through her research on quality of life for patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Faith and service were central to their lives. Colette, in particular, dedicated countless hours volunteering with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Detroit, always seeking to uplift and support others.
Your generous donation will help continue the important work they began and carry forward their spirit of compassion and service to others. We are deeply grateful for your support and thank all who have helped honor their memory and legacy.
Clean Water Program
Why clean water campaigns matter.
Clean water campaigns help communities replace unsafe rivers, ponds, and shallow wells with dependable water access.
Embrace Relief's clean water work includes new wells, well repairs, field verification, annual maintenance, and donor reporting.
Deep-aquifer wells help reduce exposure to surface contamination and waterborne illness.
Nearby water access gives time back to families, especially women and girls.
Full well projects can include naming, photos, location details, completion reporting, warranty, and annual maintenance.
What your donation supports
A clear path from donation to impact.
Project readiness
Donations help move confirmed clean water needs through field review, logistics, materials, and local coordination.
Reliable daily access
Clean water projects are built around daily community use: drinking, cooking, hygiene, school routines, and family care.
Completion follow-up
Full well projects can include naming, photos, location details, completion reporting, and maintenance checkups.
Campaign FAQ
Questions before donating.
After a full well donation is confirmed, field teams can typically complete the process in about 4-6 weeks, depending on local logistics and site conditions.
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