I hope to be fortunate enough to turn 50 this year. (Things happen but I'm feeling pretty good about my chances.) Inspired by Mike Dooley and his campaign to raise $1 million, I'm shooting for $50,000. (My email address book is shorter.)

I would be so moved if you would help me celebrate this milestone by helping others to have sustained access to clean water. It's literally elemental. Clean water prevents diseases. Access to water frees up time for education and work and play. Be it $5 or $50 or $500 or more or any amount in between, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving of yourself. Let's create health and opportunity! xoxo

P.S. Campaigns close each quarter. My birthday is in November. I'll create a new campaign (or campaigns), as needed, as the year progresses toward my birthday.

And now, here are some words from the fine folks at charity: water — 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.

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.