This year I'm celebrating my birthday differently. I don't want presents or drinks. I want clean water.

Did you know that almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water? Every day, 5,000 kids die from water-related illnesses before they reach their fifth birthday. 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.

This year, in honor of my 28th birthday, I'm asking everyone I know to donate $28 toward this great cause.

The best part is that 100% of the money we raise will directly fund water projects around the world, and when those projects are complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the impact we made. I can't think of a better birthday gift.

So, please donate to my campaign and help make this the best birthday yet! Thank you so much!!

Joy