Many of us have no idea what it's like to be thirsty. Clean water is an integral part of our lives, and it is easily overlooked.

But many people around the world don’t have that luxury. Every day, about 1,400 children die from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. 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.

I started this fundraising campaign to help charity: water build these types of projects around the world, and I'm looking for anyone who can help me. I will be turning 18 in a month, and I have pledged my birthday to this cause. If you are able to donate, even if it is $1, that will be the greatest gift to me!

100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.