For my 50th birthday it is important for me to mark it by showing gratitude.

I am so grateful for the dear friends and family that have surrounded me through thick and thin for 50 years. I also thought it would be important if we all did something together for the greater good.

This is why I am requesting, in lieu of gifts for my birthday, for you to make a donation to water.org.

There are many worthy causes but this one seemed to touch me in a special way and I think it is something we can all agree upon. I have learned so much from water.org about the water crisis, world-wide.

So, please read on and see if this is something you'd like to get behind.

The size of the donation does not matter.

What does matter is that all together we are doing something that can make a BIG difference in others' lives.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.....

Imagine if you had to walk a few miles instead of a few feet for a glass of water. This is the reality for millions of women and girls. Collectively, women spend more than 200 million hours every day walking and collecting water for domestic use. When women gain access to water they are healthier and have more time for education, work and raising their families.

I know there are a lot of worthy charities out there. I’ve created my own fundraiser for Water.org because I believe safe water is necessary for life. The water crisis is something I feel I can help solve. I hope you agree by giving whatever amount you can to support my efforts.

For every $25 that I raise, Water.org can give someone access to safe water for life. Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org has been helping people develop sustainable solutions for more than 20 years. Together, we can change lives with safe water.

Thank you! Love, Barbie