Fieldnotes: Blogging on UNICEF's child survival work in the field

This is a great cause. Thanks, Clay for calling our attention to this terrible problem.

The economy could hardly be more uncertain for many of those of us here in the United States, but I have never been without food, shelter, education, safe water and medicine to avoid the catastrophic preventable illnesses. In these troubled times, I appreciate the reminder that because of lack of access to these simple necessities, children die.

I am humbled to join with Clay Aiken and UNICEF to do my small part to reach ZERO, making sure that no child dies of preventable illness.

This is a great cause. I would be more than willing to help in any way for these children dying from these preventable diseases. Thank you Clay Aiken and UNICEF for calling our attention to these terrible problems.

Even the smallest singular investments in humanity will result in great dividends for us all....that is the economy I care most about! Count on my support!!

I have supported Unicef for many years but never with a monthly donation until now. How can we not join Clay in this appeal? Five dollars a month. I can do that!

Clay - I certainly admire your dedication to promoting many of Unicef's causes. Will definitely pledge and donate annually to this one. You betcha!

I am always happy to join Mr. Aiken in his endeavors towards the elevation of causes for the children of the world.

I can manage a small amount . It's nice to be reminded that a little bit can still help .

Even if times here are tough, we have no idea how some of these children live. Basic necessities of life are often not available to so many. Preventable diseases are easy to fix if we just had the support. I pledge to do what I can to help Unicef and the children and hope that one day we will get to zero. If you dream it, it can happen. Thanks Mr Aiken for being the voice for these kids.

What a timely reminder that children are dying every day and so little from each of us can make such a difference. When I look at the pictures of you, Clay, with children in the countries you've visited, I think of my own child and realize that, as a parent and as a human being, I have an obligation to assist those families who are not as lucky as mine. Thank you for all the work that you and UNICEF do to make the world a better place.

Thank you, UNICEF and Clay, for the incredible work you do on behalf of the children of the world.

You can count on my monthly donation starting right now.

In this time of economic crisis, we should remain focus on what matters most. Children matter! Hungry and dying, who else would reach a helping hand to these children? People who care and who have! Thank you Clay Aiken for always the VOICE for these helpless children!

Five dollars a month - less than a lunch at McDonald's. How can I not give up one lunch out a month to help these kids? Thanks for the reminder, Clay.

I donated.

How much has been raised so far?

I am proud to do what I can to help children around the world grow up healthy. I pray for the day when these efforts are no longer necessary.

Until then, I join UNICEF and Clay in protecting the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.

Thanks for the reminder that a little goes a long way!

I've made my monthly donation. Thank you Clay and UNICEF for keeping us informed.

Even when times are tough, we live like kings compared to those in third-world countries. A little money can go a long way to help children in need--thank you Clay for the reminder! God bless you.

Is there any news what the totals raised are? I hope it's a good one.

Zhandra and others, nearly 100 people have pledged a monthly donation of amounts, on average, greater than $20. That's almost $25,000 per year so far! Keep up the great work.