This June, I’m turning 50, and instead of celebrating with gifts, I want to give back.

I’m calling it Project 50. The mission is simple: I’m looking for 49 people to each commit just $10, so together we can donate $500 (or more!) directly to the Food Bank to help families who are struggling with the rising cost of food.

Every dollar raised goes straight to food donations — nothing else. No overhead, no fluff. Just meals for families who need them most this summer.

If you’d like to give more than $10, that is always welcome and deeply appreciated. And if you’d like to share this link with your own circle, let’s see how big of an impact we can make together.

What starts as 49 people and $500 could turn into something so much bigger — and that would be the best birthday gift I could ever ask for.

Thank you for being part of Project 50.