04/22/2026 Lots of updates!


Guys.... GUYS!!! Some significant cash donations were recently added to the fundraiser total, PLUS Path's cousin is doing her own fundraiser that has raised approximately $1,800! AND the boys rugby team donated the proceeds from last Friday's ticket sales, adding another $1,700! This puts us around $5,600 away from our goal to cover 3 weeks of rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed this summer!

AND WE'RE NOT DONE!

Gelato Paradiso (in The Market) is planning to hold a give back fundraiser Sunday, May 3rd! 

With so many incredibly generous helpers, I'm feeling pretty confident that we can not only meet our goal, but surpass it before Summer break! 

ALSO, be on the lookout for the article about Path in the Detroit News on Thursday, April 23rd!

The other day, Elizabeth and I were talking about how amazing it is, when things feel completely hopeless, so many people - family, friends, friends of friends, and total strangers - step up to help! There really are no words to express the level of gratitude! ❤️

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Every single dollar is helping this amazing teenager get closer to recovery! 

- Lydia

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