Pay It Forward

I have been blessed in my life and very thankful. During my journey of finding my own Authentic Self, I got out of my ego and understood about giving back. These are charities that I Pay It Forward to. They each are unique to me as they have helped me with my own confidence seeing how they help others. Giving back, whether it is a volunteer, networking, or donations, allowing others to know about it allows their charity to be known to Pay It Forward.

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program's Mission

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities by providing educational and recreational opportunities that develop life skills, encourage personal growth, and promote independence. TASP offers adaptive skiing, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, cycling clinics and a whole host of other activities that allow students to participate on an equal level with their family and friends in a safe, fun, outdoor environment. These challenging activities catalyze our students' ability to become more active, productive members of their communities.

TASP's clients include people with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. Physical disabilities include visual impairment (VI) , amputation, spinal injury, hearing impairment, or other conditions related to congenital physical issues or accidental injury. Cognitive disabilities can be congenital or the result of injury. Cognitive impairment may include development delays, autism, traumatic brain injury, down syndrome, or many other conditions which impact a persons ability to learn and interact with their environment.

TASP is highly recognized for their successful adaptive ski and snowboard program which has been in operation as an independent non-profit organization for thirteen years. Their team of professional ski and snowboard instructors and trained volunteers provide lessons, ski buddy, and guiding services seven days a week from late November through early April at the Telluride Ski Area.

https://tellurideadaptivesports.org/

"My Father, Bob Miller who taught me that if you truly had passion for anything in your life...nothing will ever stop you." ~ Christy

The Brian Terry Foundation

Josephine Terry with her children, Michelle, Kelly and Kent

The Brian Terry Foundation was established to honor the memory of slain United States Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and to create a living legacy in his name. The foundation will honor Brian’s work ethic, love of country, and love for his fellow Border Patrol Agents by providing the following:

Provide immediate and ongoing emotional support and financial assistance to U.S. Border Patrol Agents and their families of those who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

Establish educational scholarships for college-bound kids who possess the characteristics that best exemplify the type of person Brian Terry was and for those seeking a degree in criminal justice.

Raise public awareness with regard to the flawed ATF/DOJ gun-walking investigation known as “Operation Fast and Furious” by seeking the truth and to hold all those involved accountable by promoting a message of justice, responsibility and accountability within the federal government.

Raise public awareness regarding issues facing Border Patrol Agents and their families and other issues relevant to law enforcement and border security initiatives.

Raise funds for the commission, construction, installation and maintenance of public monuments honoring fallen U.S. Border Patrol agents.

Host public events that honor Brian Terry’s legacy and keep his memory alive.

Recognize the top performing graduate of each U.S. Border Patrol BORTAC agent training class with the Brian A. Terry Award.

Annually recognize individual U.S. Border Patrol Agents around the country for their exceptional performance and acts

http://www.honorbrianterry.com/

Autism Delaware

The Autism Delaware Mission: to create better lives for people with autism and their families in Delaware.

Our Vision: Autism Delaware will ensure that all people with autism have opportunities to learn, grow and live full lives as included and valued members of their communities. As the preeminent statewide autism organization in Delaware, we will, increase our ability to offer direct services to the community, and we will continue to expand our capacity to raise awareness, offer families information and connections, advocate with policymakers and legislators, and increase recreational and employment opportunities for children and adults with autism.

http://www.delautism.org/

V for Victory Foundation

Empowering all cancer fighters and survivors from the psychological and physical effects of cancer and it's treatment.

V for Victory Foundation's Mission is to mentor and empower all cancer fighters and survivors from the psychological and physical effects of cancer treatment through a respite getaway to "escape cancer", lessen the struggle while recovering from surgery by providing a "drain pouch" to postoperative patients to carry their drain bulbs.

http://www.vforvictoryfoundation.org/