Many of us have no idea what it's like to be thirsty. We have plenty of water to drink -- even the water in our toilets is clean!

But many people around the world don’t have that luxury. Every day, about 1,400 children die from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. 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.

I started this fundraising campaign to help charity: water build these types of projects around the world, and I'm looking for anyone who can help me.

Please donate to my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help.

100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.

- Taylor's Post on Social Media -
Today, 9/21/2017, I turn 30! On my birthday, I like to take the time to reflect on my life & what the future holds. So, what have I learned?

1. Learn from your past but continue to progress forward: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” Steve Jobs.

2. Listen to your intuition: Use this power to make better choices for your health, career, & life. Enjoy your own company & do something
worthwhile that makes you happy & proud to show to your future self.

3. Chase Failure: It is okay to change your mind, to take risks, fail & learn. Never stop learning & evolving, you can be anything you want. Don’t be afraid to dream.

4. Take care of yourself: Go to the gym, brush your teeth/floss & eat healthier. Be kind to your body & your mind.

5. Be Thankful: You’ve been blessed with an AMAZING family, GREAT friends & a WONDERFUL time to be alive. Take time out of your day to reflect on those things, as many of us take this for granted.

I’d like to close on the last note – “Be Thankful.” I came across an amazing organization, called Charity Water and took the birthday pledge. So instead of receiving presents, I wanted to raise money for this organization. If you'd like to donate use this link: https://my.charitywater.org/taylor-schaude/taylor-s-birthday