I never thought I’d be writing this, but here we are: I’m dancing. At a gala. To raise money for an incredible cause.

Here’s the thing: I’m not a dancer. In fact, I’m so bad at dancing that I don’t even have two left feet—I literally have noleft feet. I lost my leg nine years ago, and while I can’t promise a dazzling performance, I can promise to give it everything I’ve got for PADS of Elgin, an organization that provides critical shelter and support to those in need.

Resilience has been a constant theme in my life. Learning to adapt, laugh at myself, and keep moving forward (even if it’s with a bit of a limp) has brought me to this moment. Dancing might not be my strong suit, but helping my community is—and I need your help to do it!

Here’s how you can support:

• Donate: Every dollar helps! Whether it’s $5 or $500, your contribution directly supports PADS’ mission of delivering shelter, hope, and dignity.
• Share: Spread the word! Share my page with your friends, family, and even your least coordinated coworkers. Let’s make a difference together.

Thank you for standing by me as I step (or wobble) outside my comfort zone for something so important. Your support means the world to me, and I can’t wait to (awkwardly) dance my heart out for PADS of Elgin!

Let’s do this—together!

Estamos emocionados de unirnos para participar en PADS of Elgin Stars Dance, una recaudación de fondos que apoya a Pads of Elgin. Nuestra pasión colectiva por esta causa nos impulsa, ¡y necesitamos su apoyo para marcar la diferencia! Cada donación, grande o pequeña, nos ayuda a alcanzar nuestro objetivo de recaudación de fondos e impacta directamente en esta importante causa.

A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes ayudar:

• Dona: Contribuye con lo que puedas. ¡Cada dólar cuenta!

• Corre la voz: Comparte nuestra página de recaudación de fondos con tus amigos, familiares y redes sociales. ¡Difundamos la conciencia para que podamos recaudar más!

¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo! ¡No podríamos hacer esto sin usted!