There are some kids who leave an impression on your heart, and Skye Hudson is absolutely one of them.

I couldn’t be more proud to share that Skye, a 13-year-old Youth Elite trampoline athlete, is the current National Champion and ranked #2 in the United States. Through years of dedication and perseverance, she has earned the incredible opportunity to represent Team USA at the World Age Group Competitions in China.

For years, I’ve had the privilege of watching Skye and my daughter, Kaley, grow up together—not only as close friends, but as synchro partners. They’ve shared victories, disappointments, long practices, countless laughs, and so many unforgettable memories. Watching them encourage one another and celebrate each other’s successes has been one of my favorite parts of this journey.

Skye’s accomplishments in the gym speak for themselves. She has poured countless hours into training, pushed through difficult days, and never stopped chasing her goals. Her dedication, resilience, and determination have earned her a place among the very best young trampoline athletes in our country.

But what makes me the proudest has nothing to do with medals or rankings.

Skye has an incredible spirit. She is genuinely kind, thoughtful, encouraging, and compassionate. She treats others with respect, celebrates her teammates, and has the kind of heart that makes everyone around her better. She is the same amazing person outside the gym that she is inside it, and that is something truly special.

Now she has the opportunity to wear the red, white, and blue and compete against the best athletes from around the world. It is a dream that she has worked incredibly hard to achieve, but international competition comes with significant expenses, and every donation helps ease that burden for Skye and her family. Whether you can give $5, $25, $100, or simply share her story, it all matters.

Please consider donating and helping send this hardworking, kind-hearted, and incredibly deserving young athlete to China to represent Team USA. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring her one step closer to competing on the world stage.

Thank you for helping an extraordinary young lady continue chasing her dreams. I can’t wait to watch Skye step onto the competition floor in China, proudly wearing USA across her chest, knowing she has an entire community standing behind her every step of the way.

-Keshia Blanford