There are 800 million people in the world living without access to clean water. I want to help to change that!

My 50th birthday is on January 24th. I don’t usually ask for presents, but this year I’ve decided to make an exception. Before the launch of their current tour, Depeche Mode announced their partnership with charity: water. At that time I pledged my birthday to support them. I’m asking all my friends and family to donate to charity: water and give clean water to people who need it, instead of giving me gifts. Any amount, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated.

Did you know that almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water? Every day, 5,000 kids die from water-related illnesses before they reach their fifth birthday. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world.

100% of every dollar you donate to my birthday campaign will be used to build clean water projects in developing countries. charity: water funds their operating costs separately through a group of private donors, so 100% of all public donations will go directly to people in need.

Help me make this birthday my best ever -- donate to my campaign!