Hi, my name is Cassie... and I am in love with the world.

The past few years of my life, I've made it a mission to see as many developing countries as possible. My eyes have been opened to beautiful places and even more beautiful people. Charity Water is an organization I truly believe in. Everyone deserves clean water, so this year I'm asking my friends/family/colleagues/strangers to donate any amount they would spend on a birthday gift for me to this campaign.

I think of my mother, my sisters, my friends, especially those that are mothers... I think of my nieces and all the children I taught in Asia... over 4,100 children will die TODAY due to water related diseases.

More people die from lack of clean water and sanitation each year than are killed by all forms of violence, including war.

This has to stop.

Hopefully this money will help others see more birthdays... this is my birthday wish :)