Bella and I am honored to be named one of KC's 2022 Most Wanted Honorees! I'm looking forward to participating in the Most Wanted Auction on December 10 and creating a fundraising campaign to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City.

Potential is everywhere. We don't have to create it — we just have to defend it. BBBSKC relies on staff, amazing volunteer mentors, and donors just like you to support over 1,100 Big and Little friendships in our community. When matched with a Big, 100% of Little Brothers and Sisters in Kansas City graduate high school on-time, and 84% report improved self-esteem.

Right now, there are over 200 Littles waiting for a Big. I'm working to reach my fundraising goal so these kids can be matched with a positive, caring mentor.

The BBBSKC program is free to Littles and their families, but it costs a little over $2,000 to create and support a match for a year and $228 to recruit each new Big. When you give, your generosity helps empower the potential of the next generation of college graduates, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. I hope you'll join me in my efforts to defend the potential of kids in KC by donating today.

Together, we are Defenders of Potential.

P.S. — I am looking for a wide variety of in-kind donations. If you are able to provide an in-kind donation for my live auction package or are interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities, please let me know. All financial contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for your support!