Jessie's 28th Birthday

9 Starbucks grande lattes = $28
19 espressos = $28
5 In-N-Out meals = $28
1.5 'latest' musical albums = $28
2 new novels = $28
1 manicure/pedicure = $28+
1/2 tank of gas = $28
2 apples at Whole Foods = $28


Many people think giving takes a lot. What if it actually didn't? What if it required a rearrangement, a reshuffling of sorts: desires, time, comforts - at least for a little while - to enable others to have their real needs met such as clean water? For my 28th birthday, I want it to be about others, not me. So today, I joined Charity: Water and started my own campaign to bring fresh, clean water to people. I've set a goal of raising $2,800 by February 6, 2009! This will build half of a well. While it's not a huge amount, I believe it is something that is attainable!

So what to give up to give back? I already try to live simply, but I do indulge in espressos quite frequently. Instead of sipping on one almost every afternoon, I'm going to put that change towards providing persons with clean water. Would you be willing to forgo a convenience, donate that towards this campaign to help change lives in dramatic ways? Whether this means, giving up the daily latte, biking to work for a part of the week, or switching from organic to conventional foods for a few days, I believe we could make a difference together!

Check out some of the videos to the right to see what change is already happening because of Charity: Water and people like ourselves.


Thanks,
Jessica