I’ve repelled before. It always strikes me as a fun way to experience a bit of the extreme outdoor lifestyle that I may or may not daydream about during a mundane moment on any given Tuesday. Fun, that is, until that feeling when you back up to the edge, look down to the ground far below, and realize the only thing keeping you safe is the rope you’re attached to. Once you begin to descend, fear dissolves into exhilaration, the trust in your gear increases and gravity gives you a wild ride until you touch earth again.

This time, repelling will take on an entirely different meaning. The young people we’re serving with this fundraiser may not have the luxury of solid ground in sight. Life doesn’t offer many fun experiences. If they approach the edge, there may not be trusted safety gear.  

That’s why Youth Service Bureau is so crucial. They provide a safe place for youth to move away from the edge toward stable housing, educational success, necessary life skills, and self-sufficiency. At least 1,100 of the young people in our community are back on solid footing thanks to YSB’s hard work last year. 

Will you help me make sure they can keep providing that support? Will you prevent a young person from getting too close to the edge?

I'll be going Over the Edge Thursday, October 6. Please help me reach my goal of $2,000 by donating an amount you're comfortable with here before October 5. Many thanks!