Many of us have no idea what it's like to be thirsty. We have plenty of water to drink -- even the water in our toilets is clean!

But many people around the world don’t have that luxury. For those that lack access to it, water is a foundational issue that effects every other need. Those that don't have water also suffer from health, poverty, education, gender equality and even terrorism - all because they lack access to water. Water alone can be a catalyst that not only saves a person's life but provides them strength and hope to overcome all other challenges they face.

Every day, about 1,400 children die from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world.

I started this fundraising campaign to help charity: water build these types of projects around the world, and I'm looking for anyone who can help me.

Please donate to my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help.

100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.

Thank you for donating to this campaign and for helping make my 35th birthday celebration a special one!

- Garret Biss, Founder of One Million Goal, Inc.