This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2012 Emily Benkendorfer brought clean water to Hagiro.

Emily Benkendorfer

16 for 50

organized by Emily Benkendorfer

Help Emily give the gift of clean water. 100% of every donation raised will fund charity: water's work providing access to clean water projects around the world.

$1,348

raised

$1,000

goal

Why Emily Benkendorfer is fundraising for clean water

Every year my birthday seems to go the same way. I get Christmas presents one day, then more presents the next. Frankly, I'm tired of this never-ending cycle of getting things that I'll outgrow, get bored with, and just things that I really don't need. So I want to make my sweet sixteen a memorable one.

This year, I only have one thing written down on my 16th birthday list, and that is to give someone the gift of water. With your help, I'd like to raise 1,000$ for my campaign "16 for 50". This 1,000$ will replace my birthday presents. Your gift to my campaign will provide the funding that will go towards building a well in Ethiopia that will provide 50 people, at least 10 families, clean water. With your help, my goal for this campaign is to help provide families a basic human need, and endless opportunities along with it.

Matthew 25:35-40

Thank you,
-Emily

Recent activity + updates
23 comments · 28 donations
  • B
    Bekah Salinas
    donated $25 to 16 for 50 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Better late than never, love you Emily!

  • A
    Anonymous donated $16 to 16 for 50
    almost 12 years ago
  • G
    Grace Williams
    donated $16 to 16 for 50 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday, Benkendwaaarrfaah. :P

  • A
    Angela Benkendorfer
    donated $160 to 16 for 50 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    So glad to help you!

  • M
    Meredith Benkendorfer
    donated $25 to 16 for 50 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday Emily! Proud of you :)

This campaign brought clean water to Hagiro, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia
Well With Hand Pump
150
Top Donors

  • 1
    Hanna Davis
    $201
  • 2
    Angela Benkendorfer
    $160
  • 3
    Tayler Johnson
    $100
  • 4
    Gretchen Benkendorfer
    $100
  • 5
    Susan Benkendorfer
    $100
Past campaigns
19th Birthday Campaign!!!
Ended Dec 31, 2015
Raised $458
Emily & Rohre's Christmas Campaign
Ended Mar 31, 2015
Raised $145
17th Birthday to Cambodia
Ended Mar 12, 2014
Raised $235
16 for 50
Ended Dec 31, 2012
Raised $1,348