This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2018 Susan Bohrnstedt brought clean water to Sembehun Jojo and 1 other project.

Susan Bohrnstedt

Water4Ben

organized by Susan Bohrnstedt

Help Susan 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.

$21,000

raised

$21,000

goal

Why Susan Bohrnstedt is fundraising for clean water

My son, Benjamin Parker, left a legacy of helping those not necessarily in a position to help themselves. For his 21st birthday, I decided to partner with charity:water to raise money in his honor to fund water projects in developing countries to help carry on his legacy.

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.

I started this fundraising campaign in memory of Ben to help charity: water build these types of projects around the world, and I'm looking for anyone who can help me.

Please donate to my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help.

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.

Also, many of you know that I paint rocks in memory of Ben. As a thank you for your donation of $21 or more I would like to offer you one of the 100 rocks I have painted especially for this campaign. Once you have made your donation, please PM me if you would like me to send you a rock (US only please).

Thank you for helping Ben's legacy live on by helping us make a difference in the world!!!

Recent activity + updates
37 comments · 80 donations
  • Susan BohrnstedtSpring
    posted an update to Water4Ben 
    over 5 years ago

    Many thanks to each of you for your support for our campaign, Water4Ben. Because of your generous donations, we not only achieved our original goal of $10,000, but more than doubled it for a final total of $21,000!

    The purpose of this campaign, which was launched on Ben’s 21st birthday, was to allow his legacy of helping others to live on. Our hearts are overflowing knowing that with the money raised, 700 people will soon get access to clean water & their lives will be changed forever.

    A simple “thank you” is not enough, but there are really no words to express our gratitude to you for making this possible.

    God Bless~

    Susan & Brian

  • Susan BohrnstedtSpring
    donated $949 to Water4Ben 
    over 5 years ago

    Ben, God has shown up far & above what we ever could have imagined through this campaign. We are so thankful to Him & for the generosity of everyone who has come together so that your legacy of helping others will continue to live on. Love You Always, Your Momma & Brian

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    Beth Rynearson
    donated $200 to Water4Ben 
    over 5 years ago

    Friend of Beth Erquhart

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    Anonymous
    donated $2,000 to Water4Ben 
    over 5 years ago

    I'm so anxious for the day to come when the fulfillment of your faithful efforts explode into the smiling faces & celebrations of those receiving the gift of clean water!! Water literally equals life!! It is so beautiful & exciting what is being accomplished here!

  • Susan BohrnstedtSpring
    donated $583 to Water4Ben 
    over 5 years ago

    Thank you once again to Old National Bank for letting us set up at the Royal Avenue location to raise money for Water4Ben<3

This campaign brought clean water to Sembehun Jojo, Sierra Leone and 1 other project.

Sierra Leone
Well With Handpump
467
Top Donors

  • 1
    R. G. Woodward Sr.
    $5,000
  • 2
    Brian & Susan Bohrnstedt
    $5,000
  • 3
    Anonymous
    $2,000
  • 4
    Brian & Susan Bohrnstedt
    $949
  • 5
    Old National Bank Fundraiser
    $935
Susan’s reported impact to date

Susan has sponsored 1 project in Sembehun Jojo, Sierra Leone and partially funded 4 projects.

Past campaigns
Water4Ben2019
Ended Dec 31, 2019
Raised $4,730
Brian's 54th Birthday!
Ended Dec 31, 2019
Raised $470
Water4Ben
Ended Dec 31, 2018
Raised $20,435
Brian's 53rd Birthday
Ended Dec 31, 2018
Raised $290
Susan's 50th Birthday!!!
Ended Dec 31, 2018
Raised $175