Justin Bieber Donates His 17th Birthday to Charity

Justin Bieber’s 17th birthday is tomorrow, but it sounds like the superstar is already maturing. Instead of presents, Justin wants his fans to donate to a charity on his behalf!

Justin is asking Beliebers to donate to Charity: Water for his 17th birthday on Tuesday in order to raise $17,000 for clean water in developing nations, PopEater reports.

“Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes,” The Biebs writes on his Charity: Water page. “Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne disease? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this!”

I want to make my birthday matter this year — let’s make it so more kids can grow up to have a 17th birthday like me,” he adds. “Join me to make a change.”

And since it’s his 17th birthday, Justin is asking fans donate $17 dollars.

“I’m really so grateful for my family, friends and fans — and I believe we can do something big to help bring clean water to people in need,” he writes. “Even if you don’t have $17 to give I just ask you to go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way. Thanks and God Bless! #makeachange.”

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