Help bring clean water to 50,000 people.

12,500

people served

25,000

people served

32,500

people served

50,000

people served

12,243 people still waiting
Give Now

This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2017 Helen Thorgalsen brought clean water to Bolacha.

Helen Thorgalsen

Helen's 60th Birthday!

organized by Helen Thorgalsen

Help Helen 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.

$3,016

raised

$6,000

goal

Why Helen Thorgalsen is fundraising for clean water

Many of us have no idea what it's like to be thirsty. We have plenty of water to drink -- even the water in our toilets is clean!

For my 60th birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to charity: water. I've chosen this nonprofit because I believe in their mission: charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries.
Most of us have never really been thirsty. We’ve never had to leave our houses and walk five miles to fetch water. We simply turn on the tap, and water comes out. Clean and refreshing. Yet there are 663 million people on the planet who don’t have clean water.
Women and children are responsible for fetching the water which prevents them from being educated and working to improve the local economy. Not only does clean water in their community allow them time for work and go to school but it also means improved health and a better way of life.
Charity : water has private donors that support the operating costs so 100% of the donations goes to fund the water projects.
This is an opportunity to make a difference for the lives of the people today, tomorrow and generations to come.
A donation of $30 will provide water for 1 person, I'm asking for a donation of $60 to help me celebrate my 60th birthday. Of course every little bit counts so please feel free to donate any amount you are able to help make a difference.

For every donation of $60 or more I will crochet a snowflake and send it to you as my way of saying thanks!

Recent activity + updates
30 comments · 36 donations
  • Helen ThorgalsenSpring
    posted an update to Helen's 60th Birthday!  
    almost 7 years ago

    Thank you for all your thoughtful and generous donations. It's been a wonderful birthday month and with all the donations we are able to help 100 people have access to clean water. That means time to go to school, time to work and greater health. What a beautiful gift for each person. Thank you for celebrating my 60th Birthday with me, it's an honor having you all in my life. Hugs ~ Helen

  • C
    Connie Alexander donated $300 to Helen's 60th Birthday!
    almost 7 years ago
  • R
    Rebecca Charles donated $50 to Helen's 60th Birthday!
    almost 7 years ago
  • T
    Teri Cardinelli
    donated $60 to Helen's 60th Birthday!  
    almost 7 years ago

    Happy birthday

  • J
    John and Susan V. V. Christiansen donated $60 to Helen's 60th Birthday!
    almost 7 years ago

This campaign brought clean water to Bolacha, Mozambique.

Mozambique
Well With Hand Pump
435
Top Donors

  • 1
    Connie Alexander
    $300
  • 2
    Helen Thorgalsen
    $281
  • 3
    Bonnie
    $200
  • 4
    Brad & Nancy Switzer
    $120
  • 5
    John and Anne Raffaeli
    $120
Past campaigns
Helen's 60th Birthday!
Ended Dec 31, 2017
Raised $3,016