This might be the most meaningful birthday of my life.

With your help, we can change 100 people's lives. I'm not sure I've ever made this much of a positive impact in even 1 life. But if we each contribute a little, we can drastically improve 100 people's lives in a sustainable manner.

We're so lucky to be living here, and sometimes forget that there are almost a billion people living without clean water. A BILLION! And often times, the water they're using is contaminated with many deadly diseases that could easily be prevented. 30,000 people will die this week alone. The lucky ones won't, but still have to walk for hours every day to get a little dirty water for their families to use.

If you give $23, it will change a person's life. I know some of us are pretty broke right now, and possibly deep in student debt. If you can't give $23, I understand but really hope you'd consider giving something. Anything helps.

Unlike other non-profits, 100% of all these donations go directly toward water projects. People in the community help build it, and a local committee is elected to maintain it in the future. And about 18 months after this campaign ends, charity: water will show us where and how every dollar we raised ended up helping in the field. We'll see GPS coordinates, photos and more details about the communities we've impacted.

Please help, and we can change the world for some less fortunate friends.

Matt Nish