Since 5th grade, I have been asking for everyone to donate money to charity:water instead of giving me a birthday present. In total, this has raised $1432 for charity:water and has given 47 people access to clean water. Last year, we raised a grand total of $600. This year I hope that everyone can donate a total of $601 dollars, giving 20 people access to clean water. Clean water does so much more than quench one's thirst, it also frees up time and time is money. By having access to clean water, you can have time to open a business, go to school and better provide for your family. Not to mention that is it much safer for humans young and old to drink clean water. Clean water can literally save your life. So please donate today. Let's try to get to $601!