The man in my profile picture with me is Scott Harrison, the Founder of Charity: Water. I had the amazing opportunity to meet him. His story about his passion for this mission inspired me!<br><br>On October 9th, I'm turning 30. I was planning a huge over the top 80's party . But then I found out that millions of people don't live to see their fifth birthdays. And why? Because they don't have access to clean, safe water. I decided to give up my birthday to help get a few people clean water. I've already donated what I was going to spend on hosting my party at Drinks for Drinks. Now I'm asking my friends and family to give instead of give gifts.<br><br>So I'm not scared of turning 30 anymore. In fact, I'm celebrating my birthday like never before.<br><br>I'm asking for $30 or ANYTHING REALLY from everyone I know -- and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund clean water projects in developing nations. 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 be able to see the communities we've helped!<br><br>My goal is to raise $1000 by my birthday, October 9th.<br><br>Please join me to make this birthday count.<br><br>(my original goal was $500 but I upped it) <br>