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!

But many people around the world don’t have that luxury. 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.

We (The Smiths) started this fundraising campaign to help charity: water build these types of projects around the world, and we're looking for anyone who can help us. By Christmas 2016 there will be 23 names on the Allen and Peggy family tree; our goal is to raise $700 (USD) which provides water for 23 people. For a family of 23, this should be easily accomplished, and we would love to blow our goal out of the water (pun intended). Would you consider joining us in our campaign? More importantly, would you consider being part of the essential, transformative work that charity: water is doing? 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.