I am absolutely thrilled to step into my new part-time role as Operations Support with Team Up with Families and Katy’s Kloset! My journey with this incredible organization began many years ago when my late sons, Jack and Todd, were very young. As a family navigating complex, limited-mobility care, the medical lending library was a lifeline—allowing us to try out vital equipment like standers and a memorable purple Pony gait trainer long before insurance approvals came through.

Over the years, we borrowed, returned, and eventually donated much of our own equipment back to Katy’s Kloset to help the next family. My boys also spent years experiencing the absolute magic of Team Up camp, making lifetime friends and memories.

After spending 20 years caregiving, volunteering with the Friday order fulfillment crew for the past three years became my healing bridge back into the community. The camaraderie and friendships I found in the warehouse helped me more than words can say. Now, I get to take the next step. I can’t wait to work alongside our amazing volunteers, learn the inner workings of our operations, and help give back to the organization that truly helped my family put more life into our days.