My birthday is almost here! I love birthdays because it means I get to receive a little extra attention from everyone I love most. This year, I'd like to be less selfish and give the gifts and love I would receive, to the millions of people who don't have clean drinking water. And guess what? Your donation is fully tax-deductible.

I'm asking for my age in dollars from everyone I know. I know so many of my friends are paying for their educations, and money is tight. If $23 is too much, donate whatever you can. Every penny of the money raised will directly fund clean water projects in developing countries. Even better, charity: water will show us exactly which projects we funded once they've been fully completed (which takes about 18 months). That means we'll know the locations and names of the communities we helped! How exciting will it be to actually see the evidence of our giving?

Please help me reach my goal by donating to my birthday campaign!