Around the world, 780 million men, women and children need access to safe water. This negatively impacts their health, keeps children from attending school, and traps millions of people in a cycle of poverty. This all changes when solutions to access safe water are implemented.

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. 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.

Think this is weird? Why don't I want gifts for Christmas? Are you asking yourself, Aly, what is wrong with you? Well, this year I realized that I don't really need anything like another dvd or set of pajamas but there are people out there in the world that don't even have something as fundamental as safe, clean water. So that's why this year for Christmas, instead of giving me gifts, I'd love it if you considered donating to water.org. If you do not want to donate, that is totally your choice but I encourage you to donate what you can!

As a bonus, anyone who donates will get a special thank you from me!