Recently we told you about Rachel Beckwith, a girl who tragically died at the age of nine after a car accident, but left the world with a selfless birthday wish that has inspired thousands.
Rachel opted out of receiving gifts for her ninth birthday, and instead she created a fundraising page on Charity:Water’s website. The organization works to provide clean water to those in need in developing countries. While her page fell short of the goal of raising $300 by her birthday, her story has spread and there are now $802,852 in donations from 22,470 people, providing 40,142 people with safe water.
With 17 days left in the fundraising campaign, the donations are still coming in and could quickly reach $1 million. It’s heartwarming to see kindness and hope come out of such a tragic story. As one person wrote on Rachel’s page, “In loving memory of Rachel, the little girl with the great big heart. You have touched so many in your young life. May you rest in peace knowing you made a difference in so many peoples lives. May your family be strong and comforted in your absence.”
If you would like to make a donation you can do so here: Rachel’s 9th Birthday Wish.
About Jennifer Mishler
Jennifer is an animal advocate and activist. She is a volunteer coordinator with The Girls Gone Green, a nonprofit organization advocating for animals rights, veganism, and environmentalism. She is also an Onshore Volunteer with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and a volunteer with CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, a nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates farm animals. Along with writing for Ecorazzi, she writes about veganism and animal rights on her blog, A Dog's Eye View. She lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband and their three animal friends. Follow Jennifer on Twitter: @jennygoneveganView all posts by Jennifer Mishler →
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