We are incredibly proud to share that my daughter, Rylee Messer, has been nominated as a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, an honors-only program recognizing top students across the country. This prestigious event will take place in June 2026 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, just outside of Boston, where Rylee will join other high-achieving students to learn from Nobel Prize winners, Ivy League medical school leaders, and pioneers in the medical field. Rylee was selected based on her academic achievement, leadership potential, and dedication to serving humanity through medicine—an honor that truly reflects how hard she has worked. But this is only part of her story. Rylee is incredibly driven and ambitious: She is an active member of JROTC, attends NASA Space Academy every summer, recently graduated from NASA Aviation, dreams of working for NASA one day, and her ultimate goal is to become the first woman on Mars. This opportunity is more than a ceremony—it’s a chance for her to be surrounded by mentors, inspiration, and real pathways to achieving her dreams. To make this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible, we are planning a 5-day trip so she can attend the Congress, participate in seminars, and explore a new place she has never been before. Unfortunately, the total cost is more than we can manage alone. Between travel expenses, hotel accommodations, meals, and event and seminar costs, we are asking for help to reach our goal. We are not just asking for support for a trip—we are asking for support in investing in a young girl’s future, her education, and her dreams. Every donation, no matter the size, helps bring Rylee one step closer to standing among the nation’s brightest students and continuing her journey toward changing the world. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much to our family. Thank you for believing in Rylee and being part of her journey.