My Why

My name is Erica, and 10 years ago, my family moved to Dunnville and I became a proud member of our local community. This is where I live, work and together with my husband Cyrus, run a small business and raise our family.

10 years ago, I walked into our local Youth Impact Centre to begin my career. Every day since, I’ve seen firsthand how much our community’s young people need a safe, supportive place to grow.

And, just as I began that career 10 years ago, my husband suddenly became incredibly ill. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of our local hospital, he received critical medical intervention in time.

Now, 10 years later, I’m lacing up my shoes to give back. This June, I am pushing my body to its absolute limit by running 100 miles along the Bruce Trail. While the distance is daunting, the "why" behind every step is simple: Gratitude.

This run is a tribute to the doctors and nurses who gave our family a future together, the community that rallied around us and the youth that continue to inspire me to show up and give back.

My goal is to raise $10,000 to be split between these two life-changing organizations.
Every dollar is both a "thank you" for the last 10 years and an investment in the next 10.