Rachel Beckwith was a 9-year-old girl from America. She had a special birthday 1 . Instead of asking for presents, she dreamed of 2 $300 for "Charity: Water," a group that helps bring clean water to people in developing countries. Rachel 3 to collect $220 from her family and friends, but she fell a bit short of her 4 . She made a（an）5 to her mom that she would try again next year.
Unfortunately, on July 20, 2011, Rachel was 6 in a car accident with her mom and sister. 7 her family only suffered minor injuries, Rachel was badly hurt and was 8 to the hospital. Three days later, her family had to make the 9 decision to take her off life support.
After Rachel's passing, news of her birthday wish 10 worldwide. People started donating to "Charity: Water" in her 11 , and the contributions poured in. Rachel's heart was donated to a man in California, who also supported her 12 .
By the end of Rachel's birthday campaign（活动）in September, more than $1. 26 million had been gifted to clean water projects. To 13 Rachel's legacy（遗产）, her family started a nonprofit called Rachel's Wishing Well Foundation, 14 to spreading awareness about giving and helping others.
Anyone can make a big 15 , no matter how small the contribution.
