As we celebrate the end of the year and ring in a new one, we often think about what we have accomplished in the last 12 months, and what we can do in the next.

Last year, I decided to consume zero alcohol for 70 days, which happily coincided with the busiest time of year at work. This year, I want to go for 100 days (starts Jan 1). I also want to give people life.

800 million people are living without clean drinking water on our planet. Some walk miles every day to get to the nearest source: a stagnant, parasite-infested stream or pond. They lug it back to their families. They suffer from diarrheal disease, worms and skin problems because they can't wash. About 30,000 people die each week from water-related diseases. Most are kids under five years old!

My mission is to raise $5,000 by March 15th of 2013. For every $50 donated, I pledge to avoid alcoholic beverages for 1 day. If I reach my goal of $5,000, that's 100 days sans wine!

100% of every dollar I raise will go directly to water projects. And when the projects are complete, charity: water will show us GPS coordinates, photos and other details about the communities we've helped. Together, we'll be able to see the impact we've made.

Please join me by donating.

FYI: charity: water is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, so all donations made directly to the organization are tax-deductible.