I have always dragged myself out of bed or flew in early to do this walk (let's be real, I never ran). This year, I am not able to join, and that's okay. So for anyone else that isn't here yet, or just wants to sleep in, please join my team and donate. I'm donating extra to sleep in and it's worth it! 

About JFC and the mission:

Imagine a world where every child has a chance to dream big. We're working to make that a reality and you can help. This year we're participating in the Jewelers for Children (JFC) Rings of Strength Run/walk, and we're raising funds to help kids who need us most.

JFC has donated over $65 million to non-profits that benefit children who have experienced illness and trauma. In 27 years we have:

• Funded more than 2,040 wishes through the Make-A-Wish® America for children who have experienced life altering illnesses.
• Trained volunteers who have served as advocates for 58,000 children in foster care through the National CASA Association.
• Provided kits for classrooms to create safe spaces for kids on the Autism Spectrum with the Organization for Autism Research.
• Served as the largest independent funder of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, working to end pediatric AIDS in Africa by 2030.
• Funded a research project at St. Jude that will revolutionize the lives of thousands of kids with Sickle Cell Anemia.

By participating in Rings of Strength 2026 we have the opportunity to help even more kids.

• $1 feeds a meal to 10 kids.
• $7 provides medication to an HIV positive child.
• $20 ensures a child has a backpack with all the supplies to succeed at school.

Can you help us reach our goal by making a donation and imaging a better future?