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Help Karen raise money

For participating in Biltmore / Kiwanis Classic 5k/15k

My Story…

November 2023, I woke up to a gun pointing at my head.  The person holding the gun was someone I once trusted and loved deeply.  In his relapse, he turned into my greatest predator with a deep psychosis that created permanent delusion and violence.  The days that followed consisted of many attempts to help him with mobile health crisis, pastoral counseling, family intervention, but he just didn't want the help.  His delusions solicited misguided empathy and only validated his addiction to greater depths.  I was left with no choice but to protect my family, and let go of the idea that I could "love him healthy."  The past year and a half, I have sought ways to heal myself and an important part of my healing was helping those ready for change. At Transformation Village, I support women and children as they rebuild their lives in a safe place. Your donation will expand their facility and provide more women the second chance they urgently need.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 20 Gina Heath Thank you for fundraising to support this important work as well as for having the bravery to share your story. Love you! $27.48
May 16 Mary Winkler Love you! $27.48
May 16 Melanie Osterhouse You go girl! $27.48
May 16 Karen C $107.35
May 16 Maren Brisson-Kuester Amazing. Keep up the important legacy work you are doing! $27.48
May 16 Kim Mannine $107.35
May 08 Jeff Robbins/By Referral Only Love what you're doing Karen S.! $54.10
May 02 Henrietta Cuttler $25.00
Apr 30 Nancy Svites Thanks for supporting this. Good luck with the race. $107.35
Apr 27 Aaron Pike $533.35