I joined the staff of the non-profit MDE School and Vocational Academy in March 2021. MDE School serves children with special needs who cannot succeed in a traditional classroom setting because they suffer from profound language-based learning disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

I'm thankful a place like MDE School exists for these children and their families. After long exhaustive searches for the right fit for their child, we are often an answer to prayer for many families. We provide a safe and supportive place for children with special needs. It's a happy place. A place where I see these kids thriving and living their best life every day. Because we are a non-profit, MDE School can't be successful without the help of donors.

We rely heavily on fundraising and haven't held our major in-person fundraising events for a year and a half due to Covid-19. Not being able to fundraise means needed program and technology improvements for our students will be delayed. That's why I'm asking you to contribute to my personal fundraiser for the school. No amount is too small. Together we can make an investment in making the future brighter for these precious children.