Hi Everyone,

On August 21st I turn 31 and I'd like to do something a bit different in terms lieu of any gifts.

Rather than any kind of gift, I'm asking for $31, every penny of which will go directly to fund freshwater wells in developing nations. Even better, every dollar is "proved" when the projects are complete, and photos and GPS coordinates are posted using Google Earth. All this thanks to Charity:Water, a great non-profit run by a friend that I would like to support.

Why help give clean water? Easy, because 1 billion people around the world are still without it. Millions contract deadly diseases from contaminated water and 45,000 people will die this week alone. The lucky ones won't, but still walk hours each day to get dirty water to give to their families.

My goal is to raise $2000 by my birthday, August 21.

Please help me.

Alex