My sister Chloe was my best friend. Growing up only 14 months apart from each other in age, we were always very close. I admired her fun-loving personality and her open-mindedness to trying new things. She was creative, funny, and had a massive heart; there was never a dull moment with Chloe. That being said, it was easy to forget about her struggle because she concealed it so well. Despite the beautiful and outgoing personality she wore on the outside, Chloe faced an intense battle with her mental health on the inside. This part of her she kept hidden, and as a result her mental illness took over her mind and my family and I lost her. Suddenly faced with intense grief that I never thought I would experience, I didn’t know where to turn. My journey was difficult but I am proud of the place I am in today and the progress I have made with my own mental health over the past 18 months. That being said, I could not have made it to where I am without Camp Kita. Although I only spent one week at Camp last summer, it changed me in the best way possible. I met other kids who have been through the same experience as I have, and learned helpful ways to cope with my grief. The overall mission of Camp Kita has inspired me, and I wanted to give back to them as best I could. That’s why I started this fundraiser, and I couldn’t be more excited!

Finleys: 

Though we both have faced great adversity through our losses, we look forward to raising money for a cause deeply personal to us, and giving back to an organization that has helped us overcome our struggle. 

With hope for whats to come, 

Finley and Lily