I started a fundraising campaign to help "charity:water", non-profit organization bringing clean/safe water to people in developing countries, to build water access for "40" people. (I'm turning 40 this year!!)

The cost for water access for one person is $35, so I need $1400 ($35 x 40people).

I will donate $420 ($35/month for next 12 months), and would like to ask my family and friends donation for remaining $980.

100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, "charity: water" will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.

Here is how you can help.

1. Please share this idea to your family and friends.
2. Please donate $35 which gives one person access to clean water.
3. Please donate any amount so we as a team can help as many people as possible.

Many of us have no idea what it's like to be thirsty. We have plenty of water to drink -- even the water in our toilets is clean!

But many people around the world don’t have that luxury. Every day, about 1,400 children die from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world. Please assist me with my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help.

Thank you, and stay warm! Spring is almost here!

Kanako Romney
kanako.ueda.romney@gmail.com