Adam Lambert Supports Micro Charity

First, Justin Bieber did it.  Now, Adam Lambert has done it as well.  Both performers have asked fans and supporters to send money to a micro charity in honor of their birthdays.  Bieber asked for $17,000 for his 17^th birthday.  Likewise, Adam Lambert has asked for $29,000 for his annual celebration.

Like Bieber, Lambert’s supporters have gone above and beyond – more than the American Idol star could have predicted.  At the last count, Lambert’s call for online donations far exceeded his goal.  The $29,000 mark was broken in two days, leading Lambert to make a bold move and raise the goal to $290,000.  Even Lambert was surprised when the campaign’s total reached $323,255.  The funds raised by Lambert’s fans will be earmarked for helping poor people worldwide via the organization charity: water.

“I am so excited to be a part of charity: water and able to give back to those in need,” said Lambert.

Lambert’s Micro Charity

Lambert’s charity of choice is charity:water, an organization that brings safe, clean water to people living in developing nations.  Thus far the charity has funded more than 3,800 water projects throughout the world.  It is estimated that over 1,742,000 people throughout 17 countries have been helped over the past four years since the organization’s inception.  Additionally, charity:water has raised in excess of $22 million to promote education and awareness, as well to operate the charity and fund new and ongoing water projects.

While Lambert’s campaign may have ended, supporters are encouraged to donate online to enable charity:water to continue helping poor people worldwide.

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