Every single day, 1,400 kids under the age of 5 die from water-related illnesses. Let's help change that!

My birthday is around the corner. I don't usually ask for presents, but this year I've decided to make an exception. I'm asking all my friends and family to donate to charity: water and give clean water to people who need it, instead of giving me gifts.

Did you know that almost a billion people on the planet don't have access to clean drinking water? Every day, 1,400 kids die from water-related illnesses before they reach their fifth birthday. But it doesn't have to be that way. Simple solutions can help provide clean water to communities around the world.

100% of every dollar you donate to my birthday campaign will be used to build clean water projects in developing countries. charity: water funds their operating costs separately through a group of private donors, so 100% of your donation will go directly to people in need.

I'm asking you to donate my age in dollars. If 20 people donate $18, my goal is reached! But of course, every penny counts. Everyone can give something, even if it's only $1.

So please, I don't need another iTunes gift card, but people do need clean water! Help me make this birthday my best ever -- donate to my campaign!