On August 27th I'm turning 52.

I don't feel much different than I did at 20, but sometimes it seems like every year is bit more of a struggle to get through.

Then I remember that there are millions of people who don't live to see their 5th birthday. And why? Because they didn't have access to clean, safe water.

So I'm celebrating my birthday a little differently this year.

I'm asking for a couple of dollars from everyone I know - and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund freshwater wells in developing nations. Even better, every dollar is "proved" when the projects are complete, and photos and GPS coordinates are posted using Google Earth.

My goal is to raise $5000 by the end of November. Please consider helping me.

Thanks!