This year I was so blessed to be able to participate in Daystar’s 23rd annual Bike and Hike thing and for the first time as a Daystar alum. Wow, how weird to think that I am an alum of the place I have called my second home. Even though I don’t get to attend my favorite Thursday night group or individual counseling sessions with Sissy anymore, I still felt that I could make an impact on the little yellow house even while being over 300 miles away. As many that attend Daystar have big mountains they are hiking, my family and I have also faced similar challenges and without Daystar, those mountains can seem too big to overcome. Because of the way Daystar has walked alongside me for as long as I can remember, I wanted to give back in the hope that more kids can experience the love and comfort that I have received for many years.
Because Daystar is based on a sliding scale, they are dedicated to never turning a family away based on financial struggles. Daystar has been a place that I can feel safe, supported, and truly become the best version of myself. I think as a kid growing up in today’s society, it can be so easy to lose who you are and get lost in the midst of today’s pressures and stigmas. Daystar was the place I was able to grow into the person God created me to be, and I was able to be supported and loved on by not only the incredible staff, but also the lifelong friends I made through both Daystar and Camp Hopetown. I cannot thank you all enough for your contribution to Daystar as it goes further than you could ever imagine, and I cannot wait to see the many more lives that are touched thanks to your donation.
The Daystar Staff
