I am excited to take on my second year of the Trailblaze Challenge-a "marathon" of a hike this July. In addition to the physical challenge (which wow - these knees are not young), I have committed myself to raising the critical funds necessary for Make-A-Wish to grant the one true wish for each eligible child with a critical illness. With your help, it’s possible.   

Thank you to those of you who gave last year, and who are considering a donation this year! If you know me, you know this is personal. My family lost a son/brother/grandson/cousin to pediatric leukemia before I was born. While I never knew Davey, his few years on this earth played a pivotal role in who I am today. I can't think of a better organization to do some good for, while also getting myself into marathon hiking shape than Make-A-Wish.

Did you know that Make-A-Wish grants more than 15,000 wishes nationwide every year? That’s a lot, yes. But that’s only 50% of the eligible kids.  Every hour of every day, on average, three children are diagnosed with a critical illness. Every one of these kids needs a wish to give them strength and help them heal.  I’m fundraising so more deserving kids and their families can know the true happiness, relief and renewal a wish can bring.  

These essential wishes are only possible because of supporters like you. Together, we are transforming lives- One wish at a time!

Will you help me support Make-A-Wish by donating today? Last year I raised over my $2.500 goal--with your help, I can do it again!