For the past 12 years, I’ve given two weeks of my life every year to go back and give back. Not out of obligation, but out of love, purpose, and a deep connection to the children and communities that shaped me.

Every trip reminds me how something so small to us can mean everything to a child. A notebook. A toothbrush. Access to a computer. These aren’t luxuries, they’re moments of dignity, confidence, and hope.

As I prepare for an early return to Cabo Verde, I’m asking for your help to continue this work and do even more. With your support, I’ll be able to provide school children with basic school supplies, educational technology, and dental hygiene education and supplies, tools that open doors far beyond the classroom.

This journey has never been mine alone. It’s been carried by your generosity, and belief in giving back. Any support you’re able to give, whether donating or simply sharing means more than words can express.

Thank you for helping me continue a mission that lives in m heart.