This campaign closed on Aug 1, 2014 Benjamin Kander brought clean water to GS Rusiga.

Benjamin Kander

Elly's WElly

Organized by Benjamin Kander

Help Benjamin 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.

$3,562

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$3,500

goal

Why Benjamin Kander is fundraising for clean water

800 million people in the world are living without access to clean water. In honor of my Mom, let's change that!

My birthday is around the corner. I don’t usually ask for presents, but this year I’ve decided to make an exception. I’m asking all my friends and family to donate to charity: water through the Elly's WElly campaign in honor of my Mom, Ellen Weiss Kander to give clean water to people who need it, instead of giving me gifts.

Did you know that almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water? Every day, 5,000 kids die from water-related illnesses before they reach their fifth birthday. 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.

100% of every dollar you donate to the Elly's WElly campaign will be used to build clean water projects in developing countries. charity: water funds their operating costs separately through a group of private donors, so 100% of all public donations will go directly to people in need.

Help me make this birthday my best ever -- donate to Elly's WElly campaign in honor of my Mom!

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20 comments · 56 donations
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    Samuel Roth donated $54 to Elly's WElly
    about 11 years ago
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    Michelle Boyaner
    donated $36 to Elly's WElly 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Ben, In honor of your beautiful Mom (who is so proud of the great work you're doing!!) Today and everyday!! XOXO Michelle Boyaner & Barbara Green

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    Ryan D donated $24 to Elly's WElly
    about 11 years ago
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    Elaine & Todd Miller Family
    donated $50 to Elly's WElly 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Such a beautiful gesture to memorialize such a beautiful person.

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    Louis Weiss donated $36 to Elly's WElly
    about 11 years ago

This campaign brought clean water to GS Rusiga, Rwanda.

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Top Donors

  • 1
    Evan & Tracy Segal
    $500
  • 2
    Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
    $250
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    Gregg Kander
    $250
  • 4
    stacy weiss
    $240
  • 5
    jack & andy weiss
    $200