There are 800 million people in the world living without access to clean water. Let's change that!

This past year has been life changing. After months of working in Texas, I received a great opportunity to work and live in New York. Being on my own in the city gave me valuable time to myself for introspection, self-discovery, and quiet thoughts. I realize that I am fortunate to be where I am today, I have enough, and most importantly, I am enough. I feel very thankful and happy that I am alive to celebrate another year of my life.

So for my 24th birthday, 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.

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. Even more exciting is that charity: water will show us exactly which project we funded once they have been fully completed, which is about 18 months.

My goal is to raise $2400 in honor of my 24th birthday. However, remember that none of it goes to me. Help me make this the most memorable birthday and donate to my campaign!

Thank you!