I know you have all probably spent the last 364 days trying to figure out the perfect gift to get me for my 30th birthday. And while I am sure your ideas are amazing and very, very expensive, especially with all that time and analysis I know you must have put in, I'm asking you to instead make a donation to Charity: Water.

I'm turning 30 years old, and instead of giving me a gift, I'd like you to donate $30 or $300 or more to build freshwater wells for people in developing nations.

Last summer I had the opportunity to travel with Charity: Water to Ethiopia and visit dozens of well projects at different stages. I already was a supporter of Charity: Water but seeing how these wells directly changes the lives of thousands, made me an advocate.

So please join me in supporting Charity: Water and all the amazing work they do.

Check out a short video montage from my trip: http://vimeo.com/13052228