I met Kaiya almost ten years ago when we were matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Anyone who knows Kaiya knows she is one of a kind. She brightens up any room she walks into, is funny, thoughtful, and kind. She always sees the bright side in things and is always helping others.

Kaiya has been battling lupus and has been in the ICU now for almost two weeks. She is working hard to get better, but please consider helping Kaiya and her family as they navigate through this incredibly difficult time.