Kelly Edwards

My name is Kelly Edwards, and I’m asking for support to help me attend my graduation ceremony on August 14, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Last year, I didn’t get the chance to attend my commencement. That moment—walking across the stage, hearing my name called, and celebrating everything I’ve worked so hard for—was something I had to miss. This year, I am determined not to let that happen again, but due to my client recently passing away I have been out of work. I am asking if you can donate just $1 or share my story it would be great appreciated I am the first of nine children, raised by a single mother, to earn a college degree. My journey has been far from easy. I’ve faced real struggles and difficult seasons that could have taken me down a different path—but I chose to keep going. I stayed focused, remained on the honor roll, and committed myself to becoming better, no matter what I was facing. This degree means more than education to me. It represents breaking cycles, building a new legacy, and proving that your past does not define your future. I will be attending this milestone without the presence of my family, which makes this moment even more important. Showing up for myself—after everything I’ve been through—is something I deeply want and deserve. I am raising funds to cover the cost of traveling to Atlanta and attending my graduation. Any support—whether through a donation or simply sharing this—means more than I can express. You’re not just helping me get to a graduation; you’re helping me stand in a moment that represents years of perseverance, faith, and determination. Thank you for believing in me and being part of this journey.