Happy 40th Birthday Party: Charity Birthday Ideas Growing In Popularity

In an inspiring article from the Modesto Bee, an affluent 40-year old who was going to treat himself to a highly indulgent celebration, gathered his friends  for  a 40th birthday fundraiser.  The goal was to raise $40,000 to help build wells in Ethiopia.

“Something just kind of hit me. I mean, we live the most amazing lifestyle,” he said. “In order for us to make it better, we had to think of some of the most expensive and exorbitant things in the world. That told me something, so I decided to offer a different idea.

Brian and his friends decided to host a 40th birthday golf tournament with the goal of raising $40,000 to build water wells in Ethiopia.

The tournament ended up being a huge hit. Eighty golfers, tons of fun, lasting memories, and they raised over $65,000 — enough to build 13 fresh water wells. What started as five different birthday parties, costing each of them high five figures, turned into one joint birthday party that raised high five figures for a great cause. It was truly a party with a purpose. “