This picture was taken ten years ago--2 days after Gracie's 12th birthday--and was the beginning of a hiking adventure into the Arizona mountains with her brother and me. Gracie loved being outside in nature. We climbed Bell Rock, hiked into wilderness, and meditated on a powerful vortex. The memories from that trip will forever make me smile.

This year, Gracie would have been 22 on November 19th. Every day since we lost her, I try to do with my hands what she would have done with hers. That's how it works, right? When we lose a loving, compassionate person like Gracie, we are gifted with her love and compassion so as to pass it on. Then came Gracie's House, where our mission is safe spaces for LGBTQ+ kids in rural areas.

This year for Gracie's birthday, we are raising money for future PRIDE Camps--a week of safe space summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth at Gracie's favorite camp in Pennsylvania. PRIDE camp will serve 50-80 campers starting in July 2025--with room to grow to 200+ campers. It costs Gracie's House $55,000 to run each year's camp. We're aiming for $2,222, or $12,222, or maybe...$22,222. We thank you for any amount you can give.

You can donate here or Text GRACIE22 to 53-555.

Thanks for helping us act as Gracie's hands. 💛

Love,

Amy

Gracie's 22nd Birthday Campfire

By Gracie's House

Gracie's 22nd Birthday Campfire

Celebrate a life lived in love and compassion