My name is Kristen and I am raising funds to help pay for my daughter (Lauriana) to attend college this coming fall! Lauriana is an honors student who has been awarded scholarships and grants for academic and community achievements. She is an avid lover of the culinary arts and has recently secured her spot at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC. After much planning and saving, and after her scholarships, grant money, and financial aid, we find ourselves about $10k short of her dream. She plans to pursue her dream in the culinary arts and we hope to make her dream come true! Lauriana is the kindest soul and has dedicated many hours over the past two years volunteering with local animal rescues, culinary endeavors, and events—most recently baking dog treats and personally delivering them to organizations here in Jacksonville as sweet treats for our community's forgotten animal friends!