On February 19, I'm turning 23.

At first, this seemed like an awfully large number.

But then I found out that millions of people don't live to see their fifth birthdays. Because they don't have access to clean, safe water.

So I'm not scared of turning old and wrinkly anymore. In fact, I'm celebrating my birthday like never before.

I'm asking you to donate as much as you like to help me raise $300 -- and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund clean water projects in developing nations. 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 be able to see the communities we've helped!

My goal is to raise $300 by my birthday, February 19.

Please join me to make this birthday count.