*CrossingForCF2023

We have come to that time! I didn't think it would happen so quickly but I am so thankful and blessed! 

I am officially changing gears from crowding funding expenses for the event to fundraising for the event itself! 

I am still doing personal sponsors so if you have made a donation of $50 or more, your name is being added to the board! If anyone going forward makes a donation of that amount or more, their name goes on the board too! 

Speaking of board, I am so very thankful to Piper's Angels Foundation for extending to me their Forever Stoke Scholarship! They placed an order for a custom 14' SUP racer for the event! I can't wait to get the beauty that will be my vessel for the Crossing. It's going to be truly magical to have a piece of art to cross with! 

So all that being said now, you can follow us on our classy page for the Official X4CF2023 Fundraiser

The only thing we have left to fund and figure out is getting to and living on the island for several days before we launch for the event. If you'd like to make a contribution to that in any manner, let me know and we can talk more how you can help! 

Good morning! Out fundraiser goal had been DROPPED! With the receipt of the Forever Stoke Scholarship from Piper's Angels, we are get a brand new, custom board for Crossing! The event board was a huge chunk of the fundraising goal. Our adjusted amount includes registration, travel and lodging expenses, and the $2000 fundraising minimum for the event. 

So far what has been raised has been applied to the registration cost (which was a touch over $400), passport to travel ($165) and now is being applied towards the roof rack system for my car to make sure I can transport this lovely new equipment and make sure it stays in tip top shape! 

You all are amazing! Let's keep the love going. Share our story with all your friends and family. Word of mouth feeds our fundraiser more than you realize! 

Gooooooooooood morning! We made it through Hurricane Ian with no damages to report. We're very thankful that everything happened as it did because it could have been much, much worse. We're still praying for Florida as we clean up from the aftermath and discover the extent of the destruction across the state.

On to some better news! I was recently contacted by Piper's Angels Foundation to confirm my Crossing registration details. During our talk, I was presented with an opportunity to apply for what's called the Forever Stoke Scholarship. Everything has happened so quickly and it still feels surreal. 

I've worked now with Casey Keirnan to pick my customizations and the order was placed on Wed 9/28. Our #AuroraStrong beauty should be ready in 3-4 weeks for me to pick up and start training on! 

That also means that our crowdfunding efforts are gonna get switched over to our Crossing fundraiser VERY SOON! Thank you so much for all you have helped me to accomplish already! I am so grateful, thankful and blessed 💜💜💜💜💜💜

Update on our Journey to Crossing for CF 2023. 

I got a call 2 days ago from Tatiana Tims with Piper's Angels Foundation. She called and was confirming my registration details for Crossing. During our conversation she asks me how I found out about Crossing and my motivation for doing it. So I told her our story. I just want to make an impact for Aurora and all our salty friends. I want to be part of something bigger than myself. Plus the thrill of being at the landing this past June, I want to experience it from the other side. 

I also tell her how I'm crowdfunding this expedition and what progress we've made so far (about 17% of our total goal of $5500). Now, Pipers Angels has scholarships and grants for a number of different things, including assistance for Crossing expenses. I am aware of these programs and had looked into them, but they only apply to people with CF, not care givers. So I never applied. 

She tells me they are having a meeting later that afternoon and are going to discuss extending their Forever Stoke Scholarship to care givers. I got a text message yesterday stating they were in agreement and are allowing me to apply for the Forever Stoke Scholarship! 

This can potentially provide assistance with Crossing expenses like travel and lodging as well as help with equipment, like a board and roof rack for the car! This means that with this assistance, I won't have to fully crowdfund this expedition! 

We'll be able to turn our fundraising efforts over to the Crossing! That means that every dollar raised will go towards more than just getting me to Bimini to participate. Your efforts are going to go towards continuing to provide these kind of assistance programs to others. It will go towards funding emergency financial programs for CF families. It will make such a bigger impact for our CF community!