I’ve accepted the challenge to raise money for Give Kids The World Village.

Every day, this nonprofit “storybook” resort provides cost-free vacations to children and families battling critical illnesses, and I believe those vacations create happiness and hope when these families need it most.

When a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, their family’s life become full of unexpected and unpredictable challenges, from doctor appointments to hospital stays and medical treatments.

But for one week, children and families have the chance to laugh, play and simply spend time together – both at the Village and at Central Florida’s world-class theme parks and attractions.

Give Kids The World Village becomes a home-away-from-home during their once-in-a-lifetime trip and it doesn’t cost the families a cent.

I’ve joined them in their mission by taking on the Challenge for Hope. I’ll be raising money and racing with my fellow Challengers as we all walk, run, roll or stroll through the Village. But I can’t do it without your help.

Thank you for supporting me and the brave children who visit Give Kids The World.