When I was recently in New York I was fortunate enough to be able to spend some time working with the team at charity: water.

I was really inspired by both the fantastic people who work at charity: water, as well as the amazing work they do to bring clean drinking water to communities across the globe.

Whilst I was there I learnt how women and children in Rwanda walk for hours every day, up and down mountains, just to collect water from rivers. And the worst part? The water they collect can make them really sick.

However there is something that can be done about it. On 18 September I'm turning 29 and this year, I don't want presents or drinks. I want clean water.

So I'm asking everyone to make a donation to my fundraising campaign to help me give life's most basic need.

100% of the money raised will directly fund water projects in the Rwanda, and when those projects are complete, charity: water will send photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the impact we made. I can't think of a better birthday gift!