Water = life. There are 800 million people in the world living without access to clean water. Let's change that!

Hi All,

My birthday is around the corner. I don’t usually publicize it or ask for presents, but this year I’ve decided to make an exception. I’m asking my friends and family to donate to Charity:Water.org and give clean water to people who need it.

You may not realize that almost a billion people on the planet lack 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 this way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world. Check out the photo at the top of the page - on the left is the water an entire community was drinking and on the right is the clean water they now have thanks to this organization and people like us.

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 this life-giving campaign. However, please do not feel any obligation at all. I also just wanted you to know about this amazing organization and the work they do. Check out their website.

Heartfelt Thanks,
Judy