I'm taking steps to improve my own sleep by participating in Step for Sleep, My Very Own Bed's community walk and wellness event on Saturday, May 18th at DeLaSalle High School. Physical exercise improves our sleep, and sleep helps us perform better and improves our overall health.

I'm also taking steps to support kids' healthy sleep by fundraising for My Very Own Bed, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides new beds and Dream Kits (bedding, book, and stuffed animal) to children who need them – most of whom have recently moved out of homelessness into stable housing. The kids receiving beds of their own have been sleeping on the floor or an air mattress or sharing a bed with a parent or sibling. In their new beds, they are sleeping better, which helps them heal, grow, and thrive. 

I love this organization, and I hope you'll join me in taking steps to support kids' healthy sleep with a donation of any size to My Very Own Bed. Every $300 we raise will help one more child receive front-door delivery of a new bed and Dream Kit (bedding, book, and stuffed animal). Your gift today makes a huge difference in a child's life.

Please also consider participating in Steps for Sleep by clicking on "Reigster for this Event." Join us in walking around Boom Island and engaging with the many small businesses and organizations that support our community's health and well-being. There will be fun activities for all, including face-painting, a reading corner with local authors, a hula hoop contest, and many other ideas for taking steps for your own healthy sleep.

If you are not available May 18th, you may still join us by registering to walk from anywhere any time during the month of May. 

It all adds up to help kids sleep well and dream big in a bed of their own!