On October 1 I'll turn 32. Certainly not a bday which offers a good reason to celebrate. But I'd like to take the opportunity to do something special nonetheless.

Did you know that almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water? Every day, 5,000 kids die from water-related illnesses before they reach their fifth birthday.

So for my birthday I'd like you to join me in my fundraising campaign to give clean water to people in Orissa, India. By giving $32 - a dollar for every year of my life - to charity: water you would make a big difference. And maybe you would even consider donating a multiple of $32!

100% of every dollar you donate to my birthday campaign will be used to build clean water projects in Orissa as charity: water funds their operating costs separately through a group of private donors; and when those projects are complete, charity: water will send us a digital completion report with photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the impact we've made.

Would mean a lot to me to get your support! Thanks much!

Oliver