This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2012 David McDougald brought clean water to Maykemkam.

David McDougald

Waterband's Holiday Wish 2012

organized by David McDougald

Help David 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.

$653.74

raised

$1,000

goal

Why David McDougald is fundraising for clean water

The holidays: a time for family, comfort and love.

Joy to the world, right?

But here's the reality of Christmas in our world: America spends around $500 billion a year on Christmas gifts. That's more than $600 per person! We also spend another $8 billion on Christmas decorations.

Isn't there something wrong with this picture?

This Christmas, I'm taking a step back from that world. This Christmas, I want to give more than gifts that fit in boxes.

I want to give people life.

800 million people are living without clean drinking water on our planet. Some walk miles every day to get to the nearest source: a stagnant, parasite-infested stream or pond. They lug it back to their families. They suffer from diarrheal disease, worms and skin problems because they can't wash. About 30,000 people die each week from water-related diseases. Most are kids under five years old!

Our mission is to raise $1000 by Christmas this year. 100% of every dollar I raise will go directly to water projects. And when the projects are complete, charity: water will show us GPS coordinates, photos and other details about the communities we've helped. Together, we'll be able to see the impact we've made.

800 million people, one cause. The least we can do is give one Christmas.

Please join me by donating.

Have a groovy day!
peace & Blessings

d

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This campaign brought clean water to Maykemkam, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia
Hand Dug Well
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Top Donors

  • 1
    David McDougald
    $365.74
  • 2
    David McDougald
    $138
  • 3
    David Sullivan
    $50
  • 4
    Shannon Harrison
    $50
  • 5
    Nolan Klein
    $50
David’s reported impact to date

David has partially funded 11 projects.

Past campaigns
World Water Day at The Jenks Building
Ended Mar 31, 2023
Raised $1,552
Waterband Spring 2015
Ended Jun 30, 2015
Raised $32
Waterband 2014
Ended Dec 31, 2014
Raised $349.28
The Water Spirit Festival
Ended Sep 28, 2013
Raised $145
Dreadlock Dave's Bucket Of Water
Ended Apr 19, 2013
Raised $45
Waterband's Holiday Wish 2012
Ended Dec 31, 2012
Raised $653.74
WaterfestH2O12
Ended Nov 7, 2012
Raised $1,217
Waterband's Wishing Well
Ended Aug 6, 2012
Raised $221
Waterband's Wishing Well
Ended Mar 24, 2012
Raised $427.19
Waterband's Wishing Well
Ended Dec 24, 2011
Raised $170