My birthday is around the corner. I don’t usually ask for presents, but this year I’ve decided to make an exception. I’m asking all my friends and family to donate to charity: water and give clean water to people who need it, instead of giving me gifts. My brother Sean raised a good amount but I think I'm much more likeable and have many more generous friends and family. Don't worry mom I won't tell him when you give more to my campaign. Feel free to research this charity since they really are doing what they say so donate today cause its my birthday. Thanks everybody!

Did you know that almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water? Every day, 5,000 kids die from water-related illnesses before they reach their fifth birthday. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world.

100% of every dollar you donate to my birthday campaign will be used to build clean water projects in developing countries. charity: water funds their operating costs separately through a group of private donors, so 100% of all public donations will go directly to people in need.

Help me make this birthday my best ever -- donate to my campaign! Anyone who donates can continue to be my friend and part of my family. All others can also but will just be considered my second string or back up. :) J