Celebrity Justin Beiber turned 17 years-old on Tuesday, and he made one special wish for this year: He wished for water.
Beiber asked fans to donate to http://www.charitywater.org/ , an organization that provides clean drinking water to people in developing countries by using bio-sand filters, drilling bore holes for water wells, and more.
This high profile talented teen is aware of the social issues that result from lack of clean drinking water. Beiber’s birthday wish launched a social awareness campaign that engaged young adults and fans in a movement to bring clean water where it is needed most.
Beiber said, “Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes. Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne disease? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this!”
Initially, Beiber sought to raise $17,000 in honor of his seventeenth birthday. But as of yesterday, the amount donated to charity: water was almost double that. A report by Look to the Stars tallied the birthday boy’s wish at a total over $31,000.
For fans that couldn’t give to charity:water, Beiber still encouraged them to do a good dead. “Even if you don’t have $17 to give, I just ask that you go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.”
From WaterWideWeb, Happy Birthday, Beiber! And thanks for doing your part to save lives by promoting charitable donations for clean water.
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