Singer Adam Lambert “Gives Up” Birthday for Clean Water

American Idol alum Adam Lambert turned 30 recently, and for his birthday, he asked his fans to assist him in raising $100,000 for charity: water. This is not Lambert's first campaign with the non-profit. Last year, he and his “Glamberts” raised more than $300,000, which was used to help over 16,000 people in developing countries who did not have access to clean water.

This past Sunday, Lambert tweeted from Austria, “Today is my birthday, and for my 30th I'd like you all to help me change the world.” He told his 1.3 million followers, “Last year we raised over $300,000 for @charitywater. This year let's make a bigger impact.”

Lambert's campaign has already raised more than $33,000 so far and will be open for two months. He has also urged his fans to “give up” their birthday this year. The singer explains on his charity: water campaign page, “It means that when people ask you what you want for your birthday, you tell them that you'd like clean water, and ask them to donate money, 100% of which will directly fund water projects.”