In March 2024, I went through one of the hardest times of my life after a severe MS relapse. There were days I felt lost, frustrated, and unsure of how I was going to move forward. It’s taken nearly two years to slowly rebuild, both physically and mentally, and it really hasn’t always been easy.

The turning point for me was bringing home Piper, my beautiful Weimaraner. She gave me something I truly felt I was missing — purpose. On the days I struggled to get out of bed, she needed me. On the days I felt low, she made me smile. She gently pushed me to keep going, one small step at a time, and in doing so, she helped me find my strength again.

Now, two years on, life feels calmer and more hopeful. Piper and I head out on adventures every day, and those walks have become so much more than just exercise. They’re a reminder of how far I’ve come, of the resilience I didn’t know I had, and of the bond we’ve built together. She is an absolute bundle of chaos and makes me smile every single day.

Taking on this challenge feels incredibly meaningful for both of us and your support truly means the world — lots of love, from us both🐾