There are 748 million people in the world living without access to clean water. I hope we can change that!

My birthday is almost here. I recently 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.

16th birthdays are somewhat of a big deal (to say the least), but I want mine to be different. I'd readily pass up a new car, new clothes, some funny cards and cash, and the newest tunes, simply to know I have made an impact on this huge planet we call home.

I'm asking for my age in dollars from everyone I know. 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 21 months). That means we'll know the locations and names of the communities we helped.

Will you help me reach my goal? Please donate to my birthday campaign!