Help Harper Take Her Next Step

Harper was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at ten years old. For her family, that diagnosis brought a new reality: constant monitoring, interrupted sleep, and the responsibility of managing blood sugar through school, meals, activities, and everyday life.

The Main Impact Foundation is raising $25,000 toward a trained diabetic alert service dog for Harper. A suitable, specially trained dog could provide additional support by alerting to blood sugar changes, alongside her glucose monitoring and medical care.

Behind this fundraiser is a family who understands what it means to fight for a child.

Why This Mission Is Personal

Our son, Hudson, struggled with severe health challenges from infancy. His eczema left him with open wounds, infections, relentless itching, and pain. Our days revolved around appointments, medications, wet wraps, diluted bleach baths, and searching for relief. Sometimes, water was the only thing that helped. I would hold him in the shower again and again, hoping to give him a few peaceful minutes.

During those years, Nathan and I were also running a family business together. Keeping it going required him to be away for long periods, working to provide for us while I navigated hospital visits and daily care at home.

Hudson’s grandparents, aunts, and uncles would come over to sit with him so I could do something as simple as take a shower. His older sister, Addison, showed patience and kindness through circumstances no child can fully understand. Our family helped carry us through.

When the treatment options felt overwhelming, I researched in every spare moment—what each treatment did, possible reactions, and potential long-term effects. With help from Dr. Nguyen and the team at Akron Children’s, we eventually gained access to a newer treatment.

Relief came gradually. Treatment itself was difficult, and securing coverage brought more battles. But we began to see Hudson feel better and enjoy more of his childhood. We will never forget what it took to get there—or the people who helped us.

From Understanding to Action

When Harper’s mother shared their story, I saw the tears in her eyes and recognized a fear I knew deeply.

The anxiety came rushing back: the sleepless nights, the uncertainty, and the desperate need to help your child when the answers aren’t simple.

I knew I could not hear her story and simply move on. If there was a way to help Harper and her family, I was going to find it.

That determination became The Main Impact Foundation.

Hudson’s journey is why we understand.
Harper’s journey is where we begin.

What Your Gift Supports

Donations to this campaign support Harper’s journey toward a trained diabetic alert service dog. The estimated $25,000 goal may be adjusted once a provider confirms placement requirements and costs.

Every contribution helps move this effort forward. Sharing the fundraiser also helps us reach people who may want to support Harper.

A Purpose That Continues

Founded in 2025, The Main Impact Foundation stands beside children and families facing medical challenges and needs that can be difficult to meet alone.

As the foundation grows, Hudson and Harper will help select future recipients, giving them a meaningful role in extending compassion to other children.

We cannot take away every diagnosis or every difficult day. But we can help a family feel supported while they face them.

One child at a time.
One story at a time.
One impact that matters.

Help Harper Receive a Diabetic Alert Service Dog

Help The Main Impact Foundation bring support and hope to Harper and her family.