There are currently 663 million people living in the world that lack access to clean drinking water. Many of us have no idea what it's like to be thirsty. But for those 663 million, the disease, health, and economic issues that stem from lack of clean drinking water are all too real. But there is something to be thankful for-- it is possible to end the water crisis, and it's up to us.

You may ask yourself, "why should I donate to this cause? It won't make a difference." The truth is, a simple $50 can make all the difference. Just $50 is enough money to give one person clean drinking water. To put this in better perspective, that one person who will have received clean water because of your donation could be a middle-school aged girl, who used to walk an average of 3 miles a day to collect unsafe drinking water. Because of your donation, that child could focus more on going to school, helping her mother and family, begin to start a future for herself, enjoy being a kid.

Every day, about 1,400 children die from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world.

I started fundraising with charity:water because I felt called to make a difference in a stranger's life. Ending the water crisis has become something I am passionate about, and I want to extend my passion for bringing people clean drinking water to my friends and family who are willing to help. I look to Matthew 25:40, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
This Holiday season, let's extend His grace to our brothers and sisters across the world, and let's share our thankfulness for life.

Please donate to my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help. 100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.

Y'ALL ARE ROCKSTARS!!!!
-Emily :)