My team
My Story…
This August 17, 2025, I’m lacing up my shoes to run the iconic 7-mile Falmouth Road Race—and I’m honored to be doing it as part of Team Next Step! Next Step empowers young adults (16–29) living with serious and chronic illnesses.
I believe in the power of community and resilience. When faced with illness, it can feel like your world shrinks—but Next Step works tirelessly to open up doors, build confidence, and remind participants that they are so much more than their diagnosis .
Signing up for this run means more than just crossing a finish line—it’s a stride toward hope, strength, and a brighter future for these courageous individuals.
But I can’t do it alone—I need your help to reach my fundraising goal of $5,000 Every donation, no matter how small, directly fuels life-changing experiences for these inspiring young people.
Description
Next Step empowers teens and young adults living with with life-threatening diseases to successfully transition from childhood to adulthood and into an adult healthcare system, creating their brightest future. This is done by providing extensive support and teaching essential life skills to help our participants to effectively manage their illness, maintain optimum emotional health, and succeed in their professional career. To accomplish these goals, the Next Step programs address the physical, emotional and developmental issues unique to these young adults through our community, music, and mentorship program and moving our young people closer to, "I believe in me."
Please join me in fundraising for this incredible organization!
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | Next Step | $100.00 |
| Aug 15 | Karen Chiarelli | $55.35 |
| Aug 11 | Taylor Pirog | $55.35 |
| Aug 11 | Kara Rosa | $55.35 |
| Aug 11 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 11 | Hunter Duarte | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 11 | Steve Hopkins | $109.85 |
| Aug 11 | Shannon | $55.35 |
| Aug 11 | Dave Pawlowski | $25.00 |
| Aug 11 | Cheryl D. | $109.85 |
