Dear family and friends,

I am finally launching my fundraiser for Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT). More specifically, my goal is to raise money for Camp Footprint.

CMTA’s Camp Footprint is the only camp in the United States just for kids with CMT! It is an annual, FREE, six-day sleepaway camp for youth (ages 10-18) with CMT. Camp Footprint envisions a world where children with CMT are empowered with the courage, hope, skills and community for a lifelong journey of realizing potential and developing strengths.

Obviously, this fundraiser is personal for me. I understand what it’s like to live with the daily challenges of CMT. I am also fortunate enough, however, to understand what it means to be supported, loved, and know that I am never alone. My goal is to make sure children with CMT feel that same support and love.

For me, the month of September has always meant cooler weather, the beginning of school, and the RETURN of FOOTBALL . September is also CMT Awareness Month. That is why it is the perfect time to launch a football themed fundraiser for CMT.

I’m calling the fundraiser Touchdowns for Hope. Nobody can score a touchdown without some help. You need a quarterback to hand you or pass you the ball, and the offensive lineman to block for you. Scoring a touchdown is impossible without your teammates.

Life works the same way. There is nothing more important or better in life than to work with others for the benefit of others. That’s a touchdown. So, let’s push towards the goal line together for children with CMT.

The following resources include my introductory video, more information about Camp Footprint, and an explanation of where and how to donate. Thank you for your consideration, the many acts of kindness, and your love and prayers. God bless you always.