In 2017, I attended the Clarion West six-week workshop, and it changed my life in many wonderful ways: it gave me time and space to write, read, and engage with other writers; connected me to the community; and, most importantly, connected me to many people who are now my dear friends. I find it hard to express just how much Clarion West has meant to me, which is why I'm honored to raise funds for the important work Clarion West continues to do.