Nov 18 will be my 31st birthday. If you'd like to celebrate with a gift, please consider donating on my behalf to Charity:Water.

I live a supremely privileged life. At times like my birthday when friends offer even more amazing gifts, I can't help but think of all the gifts I already take for granted, while so many do without, like safe drinking water.

Every day 1400 children around the world die from unsafe water.

Their deaths are preventable, if we all do an incredibly small part.

This charity is great because their salaries & admin costs are separately funded. 100% of donations become safe water for the communities helped.

The tradition is 31 dollars for my 31st birthday. But if everyone who reads this gives only 31 cents - it will be a significant amount for a community in need.

Here's what the water looks like that some communities are drinking. I bookmarked the important part - its about 20 seconds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Ma7qQ_x30#t=14m17s

Thank you.
Pat