For My 33rd Birthday, I want to Hydrate Ethiopia

Whether you're a September baby or not, this spot offers a compelling reason to get behind this cause. BornInSeptember.org represents a genuine grass-roots effort to improve the world by providing drinkable water to towns, hospitals, and schools in Kenya, Ethiopia, and perhaps one day, many more places in need of clean water.

The founder of the charity, Scott Harrison, and I are the same age: we'll both turn 33 in the next month. While I'm celebrating my birthday at the Democratic National Convention, Scott will be realizing his dream of bringing clean water to 33 towns in Ethiopia. What a great way to turn 33.

David Alm
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Posted on 08/21/08 in Well-Being

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I am always amazed at the impressive initiatives Scott heads up. He contributed to the blog when charity: water was in its infancy and I am happy when I see the reports of how fantastic they are doing. $1.5 million is a lot to raise (their goal for this effort), but I am hopeful that they will reach it through this effort.

By Heather Dumford | August 21, 2008 11:32 AM | Reply

It is awe-inspiring to do what you do. An extraordinary work indeed. Keep up the good work.

By Dr. Ethiopia | August 21, 2008 7:48 PM | Reply

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