This campaign closed on May 23, 2014 Demian Raven brought clean water to Grat Keshi Kebede and 1 other project.

Demian Raven

Demi's 43rd Birthday

Organized by Demian Raven

Help Demian 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.

$4,220

raised

$4,000

goal

Why Demian Raven is fundraising for clean water

Helping bring clean water to needy communities,
6th year walking!

Last year, as many of you may know, I donated my birthday, walked all day (over 30 miles) and raised funds to help those in need. In the previous five years of birthday walks we've pulled together around $10,000 to help charity:water and Doctors Without Borders, both of which I adore for their tireless work.

I don't need stuff - I have enough of it. I'm blessed and feeling pretty privileged. Especially compared to the many millions of people who live in awful conditions - and the many millions who don't even have access to clean, sanitary water.

This year, I'm back for another 30+ mile birthday walk — my sixth year in a row.

I'm turning 43 years old, and I am hoping for a present — assistance to Charity:Water so that they can continue helping people gain access to water. Any donation goes towards building freshwater wells and sanitary facilities for people in developing nations.

A billion people in the world are living without clean water - but how much are they really living? Millions contract deadly diseases from contaminated water. 45,000 people will die this week alone. The lucky ones won't, but still walk hours each day to get dirty water to give to their families.

I'm committed. I'm donating, and I'm walking again - looking to walk 30 miles. I'll be hitting the pavement on Sunday, March 16th. I'll be contemplating you, the good we can do, and those that need our help.

please note: Because of charity: water's unique model, 100% of all donations go directly to direct water projects costs, and each donation is "proved" and tracked to the village it helped when projects are complete. It is hugely rewarding for everyone.

Please support me on my Ides of March March (one day after), and in supporting a world still desperately in need of compassion and generosity.

Recent activity + updates
36 comments · 49 donations
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    Nikolaus Wittenstein
    donated $100 to Demi's 43rd Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Demi! So sorry I missed your birthday this year - hope it's not too late to donate for some clean water! Best of luck with whatever job you decide to take - they'll be lucky to have you :)

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    Maura Donoghue
    donated $100 to Demi's 43rd Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Surrounded by water we take it for granted and complain about it,
    (and walk around in it), but it is the biggest issue in so many countries.

  • T
    Trevor And Jeannie
    donated $20 to Demi's 43rd Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    We're proud of you! Happy birthday!!!

  • P
    Paul Clark donated $65 to Demi's 43rd Birthday
    over 11 years ago
  • T
    Terry Hutcheson
    donated $25 to Demi's 43rd Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Have a great walk!

This campaign brought clean water to Grat Keshi Kebede, Ethiopia and 1 other project.

Ethiopia
Well With Hand Pump
300
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    janet galore
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    Nikolaus Wittenstein
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