All of my birthdays have always been about stuff. Stuff that I really do not need.

So this year, I'm giving my birthday up.

I'm turning 32 years old and instead of asking for gifts, I'm asking for $32 or more from everyone I know. It's not going to me, though. Every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund clean water projects in developing nations. 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 be able to see the communities we've helped!

My goal is to raise $500 by my birthday, 8/29.

Please join me to make this birthday count.