This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2012 Kristin Gerela brought clean water to Goni.
organized by Kristin Gerela
Help Kristin 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.
$3,396.99
raised
$5,000
goal
We're back! It's been 2.5 years since we got married and raised enough money to fund 2.5 wells in Africa. We have had a growing urge to do this again and what better time than the holiday season, for this is the time of giving.
The holidays: a time for family, comfort and love.
Joy to the world, right?
But here's the reality of Christmas in our world: America spends around $500 billion a year on Christmas gifts. That's more than $600 per person! We also spend another $8 billion on Christmas decorations.
Isn't there something wrong with this picture?
This Christmas, we're taking a step back from that world. This Christmas, we want to give more than gifts that fit in boxes.
We want to give people life.
800 million people are living without clean drinking water on our planet. Some walk miles every day to get to the nearest source: a stagnant, parasite-infested stream or pond. They lug it back to their families. They suffer from diarrheal disease, worms and skin problems because they can't wash. About 30,000 people die each week from water-related diseases. Most are kids under five years old!
Our mission is to raise $5,000 by Christmas this year. 100% of every dollar we raise will go directly to water projects. And when the projects are complete, charity: water will show us GPS coordinates, photos and other details about the communities we've helped. Together, we'll be able to see the impact we've made.
800 million people, one cause. The least we can do is give one Christmas.
Please join us by donating to the Colorado Holiday Well campaign. Spread the word...every dollar counts towards saving another life!
Happy Holidays!
In honor of Maggie Gerela, a lucky little girl who is just beginning to sip clean drinking water. XXO
Merry Christmas Kristin, Alex, Maggie, & Toby!
Merry Christmas Maggie! (and Alex and Kristin too!)
Thanks for the donation Aunt Rachael!
You guys are SO inspiring! Wyatt and I explored your Well Project webpage today, and we were MOVED to ACTION! You guys rock! You lead. We follow!
Colorado Holiday Well
This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2012 Kristin Gerela brought clean water to Goni.
$3,396.99
raised and sent to the field
135
est. people served
100% of the money raised by this campaign is being used to bring clean water to help those in need. In 21 months we’ll be able to show you exactly where the money went and who it helped.