Support Jayden's Journey Back to Education

My name is Jayden, and I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d have to ask for help like this. But here I am — with a heart full of hope, a dream still burning in my chest, and nowhere else to turn.

I grew up believing that if I worked hard, stayed kind, and kept my head down, life would reward me. I believed that education was my way out — out of struggle, out of survival mode, out of the cycle that held back so many before me.

But life had other plans.

I had to put my dreams on pause to take care of real-life responsibilities. I watched my classmates graduate, move forward, and post their caps and gowns while I smiled through the ache of not being able to afford to go back. I’ve missed semesters. I’ve missed opportunities. And honestly… I’ve missed myself.

There were nights I cried myself to sleep wondering, “What if I’m too late? What if the world forgot about me?”

But I haven’t forgotten about me. I still want this. I still believe I can make it — I just need a little help getting there.

I’m trying to raise enough to cover tuition, books, supplies, and transportation so I can finally return to school and finish what I started. I don’t want pity — I just want a chance. A chance to sit in a classroom again. A chance to rewrite my story. A chance to prove that despite everything, I am worth the investment.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked… if you’ve ever had to fight for something you wanted more than anything… if you believe in second chances — then I’m asking you to believe in me.

Please, if you can donate, even if it’s just $1, you’re not just helping me go back to school. You’re helping me heal. You’re helping me hope again. You’re helping me remember that I still matter.

From the bottom of my heart,

Jayden