March 22nd 2010 is World Water Day. Today, 1 in 8 of people don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. According the to World Health Organisation, 1.7 million people - mostly children under 5 - die each year due to lack of clean water. That's about four and a half thousand every day.

We're trying to do something to help.

On March 21st, we will compete in the "half Ironman" triathlon in Singapore - called the "70.3" as the distance is 70.3 miles. Swim 1.2 miles (1.9km), cycle 56 miles (90km), and run 13.1miles (21.1km)

We are raising money for a water charity which brings clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.

We're asking you for sponsorship. Any donation would be great but we'd love people to sponsor one or both of us a dollar per mile. Of course, more would be wonderful and would help to make a bigger difference! And our employer will match donations - so any contribution will be doubled.

With your help, we're hoping to raise US$15,000. If we can achieve that, between us we will have provided safe, clean drinking water for 750 people for the next 20 years. Together we will have changed 750 lives.