What's a fitting way to celebrate new life? I asked my brother and his wife this question when they announced that they will be welcoming a new member of the Stucken family into the world at the end of this year. Baby Stucks is expected to arrive December 20, in time for Christmas. What a gift.

Every story of new life is captivating, and for our family, this young journey unfolding is particularly special. After losing our brother Dan to an unforeseen heart condition at the age of 26 in 2010, Jono and Naomi decided to hold off on having children of their own. We all felt the heavy weight of Dan's absence- his vibrant, resilient charisma and contagious energy no longer met us at the dinner table. But for Naomi and Jono it carried an additional layer of sadness in their plans of a future family. Their grief was two-fold.

Now, almost 4 years later, we have an exciting reason to celebrate. There's a new season about to begin. And a little boy will grow up loved in the knowledge of hope that his arrival brought to others.

To honour his birth, we'd love to invite you to join with us in creating a gift for Baby Stucks that will be remembered for years to come. We've chosen the cause of charity: water because we believe in the importance of clean water to those who don't have it. 100% of your donation will go directly to water projects on the ground in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. This work resonates with us because clean water is THE essential life-giving ingredient to bring health and vital development to entire families in these communities. The outcome is profound. You can see an example in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bH7SPNdSt4

What better way to celebrate? You'll see actual progress and a story emerge from your contribution. In 18-24 months' time, we will receive a full project report back showing the impact of every dollar, and the exact village that will benefit from our gift.

Fitting? We think so. In celebrating one new life, we will leave a positive lasting impact on the lives of others.

We can't wait for Christmas :)