On March 2, I'm turning 37. Yep, 30 friggin 7.

But this year I am not asking for presents. Instead of gifts for me this year, I am asking for you to help me give the gift we all take for granted everyday - clean water. What if you couldn't give your children CLEAN water? What if the water you were forced to give your children was filled with diseases? What would you do?

Millions of children don't live to see their fifth birthdays. And why? Because they don't have access to clean, safe water.

I'm asking for $37 from everyone I know -- and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund clean water projects in developing nations. Even better, charity: water will show us exactly which projects we funded once they've been fully completed That means we'll be able to see the communities we've helped!

My goal is to raise $5000 by my birthday, March 2. $5000 will provide water for 50 families in need, giving fresh water to 300 people. Please join me to make this birthday count.

So instead of wishing me a happy birthday on Facebook this year, I am asking you to give me a $37 gift that will DIRECTLY impact a life in dire need.

Thanks for your support.