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This campaign closed on Sep 30, 2012 Karen Greene brought clean water to Zikuya.

Karen Greene

Karen's Birthday

organized by Karen Greene

Help Karen 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.

$1,769.57

raised

$2,500

goal

Why Karen Greene is fundraising for clean water

On June 22, I'm turning 55, and this year I want to celebrate my birthday like never before.

I found out that millions of people don't live to see their fifth birthdays. And why? Because they don't have access to clean, safe water.

So this year I'm asking for $5 from everyone I know -- and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund clean water projects in developing nations. Even better, charity: water will show us exactly which projects we funded once they've been fully completed (which takes about 18 months). That means we'll be able to see the communities we've helped!

My goal is to raise $2500 by my birthday, June 22. I started things off with a gift to myself.

Please join me to make this birthday count.

With love and humble thanks for helping me take this small step to improve the lives of others.

Recent activity + updates
26 comments · 30 donations
  • P
    Paul Clarke
    donated $30 to Karen's Birthday 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Karen gifts me everyday of my life.

  • B
    Barbara Wardwell donated $25 to Karen's Birthday
    over 12 years ago
  • P
    Patti & Doug Wood
    donated $55 to Karen's Birthday 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Thanks for the reminder - thought it was SUCH a great idea - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

  • N
    Nathan Beaudry
    donated $55 to Karen's Birthday 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Great cause! Happy birthday, Karen!

  • K
    Kristie Werz
    donated $10 to Karen's Birthday 
    Editedabout 9 years ago

    Karen, hope your birthday was happy. This is a beautiful gift. Thank you.

This campaign brought clean water to Zikuya, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia
Water Point And Sanitation
1,054
Top Donors

  • 1
    Eileen Donahoe
    $550
  • 2
    Deken Schmidt
    $110
  • 3
    Karen Greene
    $110
  • 4
    Jon Wettingfeld
    $60
  • 5
    Patti & Doug Wood
    $55
Past campaigns
Karen's Birthday 2014
Ended Sep 8, 2014
Raised $382
Karen's Birthday 2013
Ended Aug 23, 2013
Raised $1,812
Karen's Birthday
Ended Sep 30, 2012
Raised $1,769.57