My birthday is almost here. I'm all about a birthday party but giving the fact that I will be across the country, far from all my friends and family and unable to celebrate in person, I thought this would be the perfect way for you to wish me a Happy Birthday! (Though I did commit to giving up my birthday last July - before I knew I was moving to Seattle.)

I'm asking for my age in dollars ($28) from everyone I know. I can bet if we all went out to celebrate, you'd spend more than that on shots, beer, food, and maybe a birthday card or gift. But I just hope you can donate any amount - no matter how big or small - to help me reach my goal. Even the smallest donation will help go toward this awesome cause and be very appreciated!

Last summer I learned that millions of kids around the world don't live to see their fifth birthday because they don't have access to clean, safe drinking water. We can help change that. I had a chance to hear the story behind charity: water and it's a beautiful story - I especially love the fact that EVERY penny of the money raised will directly fund clean water projects in developing countries. 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 know the locations and names of the communities we helped. How cool is that??

Help me reach my goal. Please donate to my birthday campaign!