Rachel's 9th Birthday Wish
organized by Samantha Bouch
Help Samantha 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.
$1,265,823.90
raised
$300
goal
On June 12th 2011, I'm turning 9. I found out that millions of people don't live to see their 5th birthday. And why? Because they didn't have access to clean, safe water so I'm celebrating my birthday like never before. I'm asking from everyone I know to donate to my campaign instead of gifts for my birthday. Every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund freshwater projects in developing nations. Even better, every dollar is "proved" when the projects are complete, and photos and GPS coordinates are posted using Google Earth. My goal is to raise $300 by my birthday, June 12, 2011. Please consider helping me.
Thank you so much!!!
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Posted July 25, 2011 by Rachel's Mom, Samantha
I am in awe of the overwhelming love to take my daughters dream and make it a reality. In the face of unexplainable pain you have provided undeniable hope. Thank you for your generosity!
I know Rachel is smiling!
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If you'd like to donate to Rachel's campaign, please go to her new page, http://mycharitywater.org/rachelforrwanda.
- A
Have been following this since July. It's been kind of a "we-are-the-world" past few months. Here's hoping Rachel knows about all this. Her family is in my thoughts.
- A
Like so many of you, I have visited this page every day since I first heard about Rachel. We cannot let her story fade. We must carry it as a shining example for future generations - as a beacon of light. It saddens me that I cannot donate much to her cause at this point in time. But thankfully, though this campaign ends today, tomorrow brings new opportunities to give. Our most important task is to keep Rachel's story burning bright. What little I can do, I have done: launch a movement of generosity inspired by and dedicated to Rachel called 9th Birthday. I want everyone here to be the first to experience it (and hopefully join the movement). You can see it at www.9thBirthday.org. TO SAMANTHA: Everything you see there is yours. 9th Birthday belongs to you. Please know that we will never forget Rachel or her dream of clean water for all.
- A
I am honored to give, on behalf of my husband and myself.
- A
- T
I'm a 42 year old single dad and this story brought tears to my eyes.
This campaign brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary, Ethiopia and 142 other projects.
5 Years Later
This campaign closed on Sep 30, 2016 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$5,750.16
raised and sent to the field
191
est. people served
Rachel turns 13
This campaign closed on Sep 30, 2015 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$1,633.50
raised and sent to the field
54
est. people served
Sienna's 5th Birthday
This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2014 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$4,645.51
raised and sent to the field
154
est. people served
Samantha's 34th!
This campaign closed on Mar 31, 2014 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$2,652.90
raised and sent to the field
88
est. people served
Rachel's Christmas for Cambodia
This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2013 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$2,357.50
raised and sent to the field
78
est. people served
Sienna's 4!!!
This campaign closed on Nov 21, 2013 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$5,744.40
raised and sent to the field
191
est. people served
Rachel's Wish for Water
This campaign closed on Jun 30, 2013 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$22,363.04
raised and sent to the field
745
est. people served
Rachel's Christmas for Ethiopia
This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2012 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$4,093
raised and sent to the field
163
est. people served
Rachel for Rwanda
This campaign closed on Nov 13, 2012 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$10,903.33
raised and sent to the field
436
est. people served
Rachel's Birthday Wish for Sienna
This campaign closed on Oct 1, 2012 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$32,705.96
raised and sent to the field
1,308
est. people served
Rachel's continued wish
This campaign closed on Jun 30, 2012 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$9,856.44
raised and sent to the field
328
est. people served
Samantha's Wish
This campaign closed on Feb 29, 2012 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$11,304
raised and sent to the field
376
est. people served
Rachel's Wish
This campaign closed on Dec 30, 2011 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$49,740.74
raised and sent to the field
1,989
est. people served
Rachel's 9th Birthday Wish
This campaign closed on Sep 30, 2011 Samantha Bouch brought clean water to Engoyla Junior Primary and 142 other projects.
$1,265,823.90
raised and sent to the field
50,632
est. people served
This campaign raised $1,265,823.90. That money is hard at work in the field.
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.
