My birthday is almost here. I'm not usually excited about getting older, but this year I'm really thankful to have lived another happy, healthy year. I recently learned that millions of kids around the world don't live to see their fifth birthday because they don't have access to clean, safe drinking water. We can help change that.

I'm asking for my birthday instead of cards or gifts for the people that know and care about me to donate $3.70 to charity:water. Last year my friends and family donated $725 for my birthday and I assure you that was the best present I have ever gotten in my life.

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--which means in about 6 months we will find out where our money from last year went). That means we'll know the locations and names of the communities we helped.

Help me reach my goal. Please donate to my birthday campaign!