UPDATE: THANK YOU to those who have donated so far! because of your generosity, we have been able to send the first payment to Connor's school on his behalf! We would appreciate it if you could continue to SHARE this fundraiser, GIVE if you can, and PRAY for all of these things to continue to come together for Connor! The communication with the school has also opened a door for another $800 to possibly be deducted from his total owed. Pray with us for that to be approved! In the meantime, Connor is working to find a job to also help pay down the debt, but without a car, it has been a challenge--so please also pray for an opportunity to open for him ASAP.

Our sweet nephew, Connor, is in need of some help at a pivotal time in his life. Please read his story and help us show him a whole community of people out here that love and support him, even if they don't know him. Every amount makes a difference!

Connor has worked hard, stayed focused, and never asked for help—even when life threw him one of its hardest curveballs. Last year, Connor lost his father unexpectedly.

He's spent the last four years chasing a dream that means everything to him: becoming a band director and inspiring the next generation through music. In the midst of grief, he pushed forward with school, knowing his dad would want him to keep going--but the emotional toll was heavy, and he was unable to complete that semester.

Now, with just one semester left to graduate, Connor has hit a heartbreaking roadblock: his university won’t let him enroll until he pays down the $5,000 balance from that difficult time. If he can reduce the debt to below $1,000, he’ll be allowed to re-enroll and finish his degree.

Connor didn’t ask for this fundraiser—we learned about his situation through a family member. He’s been quietly exploring all of his options and holding onto hope. We want to help lift this burden so he can cross the finish line, begin his career, and honor his dad.

Every dollar gets him closer to the podium, baton in hand, ready to lead. Let’s help Connor finish what he started!