This campaign closed on Jun 14, 2014 Kayla Sharp brought clean water to Maydamba.

Kayla Sharp

Kayla's 18th Birthday

Organized by Kayla Sharp

Help Kayla 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.

$770

raised

$650

goal

Why Kayla Sharp is fundraising for clean water

Every day, 5,000 kids under the age of 5 die from water-related illnesses. For my 18th I want to help change that!

My birthday is around the corner. Instead of asking for the latest electronic or gift cards which will only promote my shopping obsession, I’m asking all my friends and family to donate to charity to provide clean water to those who desperately need it.

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. However, 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 my birthday 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 -- please donate to my campaign!

Recent activity + updates
10 comments · 12 donations
  • K
    Kristi McLaughlin
    donated $50 to Kayla's 18th Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    For the person you've become and the one you are still meant to be....I wish you a very happy birthday, and just know good things are in your future. I'm so lucky that I feel I've really gotten to know you, Kayla!

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    Allen and Linda Secrest
    donated $80 to Kayla's 18th Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Happy Birthday Kayla.
    It has been such a privilege
    watching you grow up through stories and pictures sent from We love your compassionate birthday gift wish.

  • P
    Paige Austin
    donated $25 to Kayla's 18th Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    You're the best, Kayla! xo Charlotte & Rider

  • T
    Timothy Sharp
    donated $100 to Kayla's 18th Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    WOW such a beautiful lady inside and out we are so proud of you. Happy 18 Love, Razor (uncle!)

  • T
    The Wellington (x2) and Austin families
    donated $100 to Kayla's 18th Birthday 
    Editedalmost 10 years ago

    Happy Birthday, Kayla! You are so special to each one of us...Lucy, Sophie and Molly too. Lots of love and best wishes for many years of happiness. And thanks for spreading your love.

This campaign brought clean water to Maydamba, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia
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Top Donors

  • 1
    Timothy Sharp
    $100
  • 2
    The Wellington (x2) and Austin families
    $100
  • 3
    Jessie Sharp
    $100
  • 4
    Kimberly Sharp
    $100
  • 5
    Allen and Linda Secrest
    $80