Hi, friends, family, and acquaintances, 

As many of you have figured out from my Facebook posts lately, I'm not a fan of the ice bucket challenge. While I know all of the money raised is going to a great cause, many people are just doing it so they can post a video of themselves dumping water on their heads. Instead of complaining about it, I decided to do something about it. I was recently called out to do the challenge myself. Instead of doing it, I decided to start this campaign to raise money for The Water Project. The Water Project brings relief to communities around the world who suffer from lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. While people are dumping buckets of clean water over their heads, there are millions of people walking miles and miles just to get water (dirty water, mind you) for drinking, washing, cleaning, etc. Since I was called out to do the ice bucket challenge and did not complete it, I am donating the first $100 to this campaign. I challenge you, my friends, to join my Water Project Challenge. It does not require you to do anything other than donate whatever amount you can so this wonderful organization can continue its efforts to provide wells and clean water around the world. No amount is too small--even $5 will help if enough people donate. My goal is to raise $1,000, and I know you can help me get there. Thanks, in advance, for your support.