Steps Toward Hope & Joy for Foster Youth

This year, I'm taking on the Grand Traverse trail run, not just as a personal challenge, but as an opportunity to support a cause close to my heart. I was adopted at birth, and though I never experienced the foster care system, I am acutely aware of how fortunate I am to have avoided the challenges that many foster youth face. Children in foster care often endure trauma, environmental instability, and a lack of consistent relationships, making it difficult for them to enjoy a positive and healthy childhood.

At Cobbled Streets, we are committed to changing this. We take a preventative approach, providing foster youth with access to the kinds of positive activities and relationships that are essential for healthy development and well-being. Whether it’s joining a soccer team, attending summer camp, learning to ski, or even just experiencing the joy of a family trip, we aim to give these children the same opportunities for happiness and growth that many of us cherish from our own childhoods.

Please visit our website and learn more about our work. I hope you feel inspired to support this important cause, or if you are unable to give at this time, I invite you to share this fundraiser with your network. Even a small donation can make a big difference in the lives of these kids. Thank you for your generosity!