I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in my early 30s, just 3 months after I married my husband. For the next 17+ years, I had to navigate between living with pain and choosing to have a family. I have been a stay at home mum for 12+ years, raising 2 beautiful children. We moved to Southern York County during the Covid 19 pandemic and have finally found our forever home. 

My need and research for a service dog brought me to 4 Paws 4 A Cause and I joined the program with my Great Dane, Penny, in 2023.  It was clear from the beginning that this non-profit organization was where I was supposed to be at this moment in time.  

I have been blessed with so much kindness and compassion in my life, that I believe in paying it forward. There is nothing more gratifying then volunteering and giving back to my local community.