We are raising money for a very dedicated paraprofessional in the RISE program at Bloomington High School. Greg devotes his days to helping students with significant needs. He is dependable, hard-working, and the kids absolutely love him.

Gregory lost his father unexpectedly on November 30th. This is the second major loss he's experienced this year, as he lost his grandmother (his person!) earlier this school year. He had eye surgery the very next day after his father passed.

In addition, Greg's family has experienced other significant hardships recently as well. They are giving the saying "when it rains, it pours" a run for its money.

Greg needs financial assistance to be able to make it to his father's funeral in Mississippi. Airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses are very high right now. With the holiday season, it is making it very difficult for him to not only give his daughter a fantastic Christmas but also make it to his father's funeral.

If you don't know Greg, you really are missing out. He's an amazingly positive man who keeps his head up, flashes that big smile, and finds something to be joyous about every day! Even the hard ones.

If you are able to donate even a couple of dollars, it would mean the world to Greg!