My birthday is almost here. As I look to the future, I am excited for what the next year has in store and thankful for the health I have been fortunate enough to have. Although I have been so lucky, 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.

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 18 months). That means we'll know the locations and names of the communities we helped.

Help me reach my goal. Instead of getting me gifts, please donate to my birthday campaign and contribute to a great cause. Thank you!