"Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our (nations)." –John F. Kennedy

The last day of this month is my 50th rotation upon this beautiful Earth. Looking back, the greatest joy of my life has been the honor of raising six amazing kids. I can think of no better use of a half a century of birthday wishes, than to bequeath them to my youngest daughter (number four sibling - Jayden) as she begins her trek into the world.

As a freshman who will be attending the University of Oregon in four days, it is my sincerest hope that she be able to feel and be supported and without additional stress regarding funds. We are not a rich family, lol, we aren't even an upper lower class family. I have raised Jayden and her siblings alone for nearly a decade, with no support from their often-abusive father.

Things have been a struggle, but Jayden has always kept her head up and her heart strong, volunteering hundreds of hours doing mutual aid and rebuilding after hurricanes in our communities from Texas to Florida. She has consistently supported the efforts to stop the devastating effects of climate change, while brilliantly and courageously defending her and future generation's right to a healthy planet. She has been in the swamps, protecting water, and at the so-called US Border protesting the wall and the inhumane treatment of migrant populations.

She has also been a steady support to her younger siblings, and a source of friendship and encouragement to her older siblings. Meanwhile, she has nursed me through significant health issues and studied well into the night in order to secure her future. Honestly, I wish I could have given her more. She deserves so much more.

My oldest children have had to work so hard, and they have all been successful, but I would really just once like to be able to make things easier for her as she faces this challenge.

I have no doubt that your donation will not only be an investment in the future of this amazing young woman, but that the dividends will bring an even greater value to all of us.

Thank you!

Support for Jayden Foytlin to "Duck" into University of Oregon!

By Movement Training Network

Support for Jayden Foytlin to "Duck" into University of Oregon!

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