September 1, 2010
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how your birthday can change the world.

There are a billion people living without clean water. Four Septembers ago, we had a crazy idea. We asked our friends to give up their birthdays and ask for donations instead of gifts. We used 100% of the money raised to build water projects. Every year, it got bigger. We’ve now helped over a million people get clean water. This September, join us again. Watch the Trailer. Start a campaign. Give up your birthday. It can change the world.

Go to charitywater.org/september to learn more.

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September 1, 2010
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today’s september birthdays…

Happy birthday to the following September Campaign fundraisers! They’ve given up their birthday gifts to help bring clean water to Central African Republic:

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John’s turning 40: We’re not the only ones with experience in C.A.R. — John served in the country as a Peace Corps volunteer in the ’90s. He was evacuated from the country during conflict but is now using his 40th birthday to help the people of C.A.R. again.

Chan’s turning 21: Chan says he felt old as he neared his 21st birthday… until he found out millions don’t live to their fifth. “Forget freaking alcohol — they can’t drink clean water,” says his mission statement. He’s raised more than $1,378 in less than 10 days.

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Julie’s turning 24: Julie set her goal at $500 and she’s almost half-way there. “Instead of that 18K diamond bracelet I know you were planning on getting me this year,” she writes, “why not give the gift of water instead?” She’s hoping to go above and beyond her goal.

Thanks for using your birthday to change the world.

Born in September? Or have your own fundraising idea? It’s not too late to join the 2010 September Campaign: charitywater.org/september

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August 30, 2010
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September Campaign reaches $100k!

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It’s not even September yet… and you’ve already helped us raise $100,000 for the September Campaign!

A few of the campaigns that have helped in a big way:

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Ruby on Rails: Rails 3 software is open source — so Rails is asking users to give the money they save to the September Campaign. Today alone they raised more than $13,800. Whoa.

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Keke’s 17th Birthday: Keke from Akeelah and the Bee turned 17 last week — but she’s still pushing for her $10,000 goal through September. She’s more than half-way there.

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Paul & Julie Give Back: Julie recently overcame a serious illness, where she learned first-hand how important clean water is for health. Now, she’s teaming up with her husband, friends and family members to give clean water to others. She’s just $930 shy of her $5,000 goal.
We’re keeping tabs on all our September campaigners — and we love to see new, creative ways to raise funds for water projects. Have an idea? It’s not too late to join the September Campaign. Learn more here.

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August 30, 2010
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september campaign: the challenges of building in C.A.R.

No paved roads, expensive gas, ongoing conflicts… building water projects in Central African Republic isn’t easy.

Our newest September Campaign video explains why — and how we’ll overcome the obstacles to bring water to those in need.

Watch the stories. Learn our mission. Join us. > charitywater.org/september

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August 27, 2010
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charity: water on ABC News for September Campaign.

The word is getting around, fast! This week, ABC hosted Lane Wood, our development officer, to explain the story behind this year’s September Campaign.

Our goal is to raise $1.7 million by Sept. 30 to bring clean water to 80,000 people in Central African Republic. We hope to do this through 1,200 individual mycharity: water campaigns. So far, 560 people have joined us by starting a campaign — and September hasn’t even started. You can, too!

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