As many of you know, my wife Stacy just passed away in January. During what turned out to be the last year of her life, she had decided to leave her corporate career and spend more time with family and serving missions that really impact people’s lives. That brought her to VIP, where she had previously volunteered to manage the Water Walk. I’ve been a donor to this event before but it has a very special and personal significance for me this year. Stacy’s birthday just passed last week, and I know that the best present you could give her to honor her memory would be to give generously to a great cause that she cared deeply about.