Today, I’m stepping up on Giving Tuesday — a day dedicated to generosity and community impact. I hope you’ll join me on this global day of giving with a donation to Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley. 

I serve on the Board of Directors to help fulfill our mission: to ensure children with disabilities and their families are empowered. As you all know, this is a cause that’s deeply important to me and has been for my entire professional and adult life. I have seen the power of disability inclusion in all aspects of our communities and it starts from day one of so many children’s lives, especially here in the Chicagoland. I continue to be blown away by the passion, talent, expertise, curiosity, dedication and incredible care provided by the team at Easterseals. The impact they make is unmatched!  

Need further convincing? I’m teaming with 4-year-old Zoey and her mom, Celina, this year to get the word out about this amazing organization and raise critical dollars to support the services that make such an impact on their lives. Zoey’s journey with Easterseals began at just 18 months old, and from the start, the support she received helped her reach milestones that felt impossible—walking, running, and even jumping! Beyond the early intervention, Easterseals provided a seamless network of therapists, specialists, and resources that helped Zoey grow in confidence, communication, and connection. Every service, from therapy sessions to medical support, works together, creating a full-circle approach where no achievement is isolated and every step builds on the last. 

Easterseals provides critical pediatric therapies to nearly 3,000 local families, including those who are uninsured. It’s why we set a big goal to raise $250,000 today – and generous partners are matching gifts to help us get there. 
 
Together, we are connecting children to the therapy services they need to thrive.