The Brayken Project was inspired by two very special people in my life—my children, Brayden and Kenzie. I love this picture of them so much. It shows how badly my daughter wanted to blow out her own candles on her 5th birthday. She also knew how much her little stinker of a brother loves to blow out candles... she was not taking any chances.

As a mom, I've had the joy of watching my children celebrate birthdays filled with cake, laughter, excitement, and memories. Those moments are something every child deserves to experience.

But not every family has the resources to make birthdays special. That's why I created The Brayken Project—to help children in foster care and families facing financial hardship experience the joy of being celebrated.

Because every child deserves to feel loved, remembered, and blow out their own candles on their birthday. Our team is excited and ready to help!