Earlier this year my mother passed away suddenly due to complications resulting from a very aggressive form of acute leukemia. Since then, we've raised a significant amount of money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and her favorite humane organization, the ASPCA. I had come across mycharitywater.org earlier in the day and figured, why not add another charity to the mix. So I started reading about it...

When I found out that more than a billion people live without clean, safe water every day, I realized the perfect time to start a campaign is during the holiday season. A little can go a very long way with water. Just $20 gives someone clean water for twenty years. And just $250 gives two families of six clean water.

My goal? I want to raise $5000 by the time the 2009 holiday season comes to a close. But I need your help. Because of charity: water's innovative new business model, 100% of every donation funds water projects in the developing world, and each project is "proved" using GPS technology and photos and placed on Google Earth.

Together, we'll be able to see what we've accomplished.

Mom, we're continuing to make you proud. Love ya! :)