Rea of Hope

11/02/2026

💜 November is Epilepsy Awareness Month! 💜

Nemours Children’s Health has been such a big part of Reagan’s journey, and we will forever be grateful for the incredible care she has received and continues to receive.

Over the years, Reagan has spent more time in the hospital than we ever could have imagined. She knows firsthand how much a new toy, book, or craft can brighten a difficult day. Whether it’s a long hospital stay or just a few hours, those little distractions can make such a big difference for kids and their families.
That’s why, for the 6th year in a row, we are hosting our annual toy drive to support the Child Life team at Nemours Children’s Health. It’s a small way for us to give back to a place that has given so much to our family.

💜 Will you help us fill the toy bins this November?
From now through November 30th, we are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys, books, games, and crafts for children receiving care at Nemours.

🎁 Here’s how you can donate:
* Drop off a gift at our home.
* Drop off a gift at Experience Chiropractic in Wayne, PA.
* Shop our Amazon Wish List (linked in my bio) and have your donation sent directly to us!

Every donation, big or small, helps bring a little comfort and joy to a child who could really use it.

Thank you for continuing to support something so close to our hearts. Reagan and I are so grateful! 💜

09/30/2026

Professional photos from the 5th Annual Reagan’s Run!

It may have been a very rainy morning, but once again, our incredible community showed up — rain or shine!

We are always so touched by the people who come out to support Reagan’s Run, with some traveling from as far as Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida to be with us.

To our sponsors, runners, walkers, volunteers, family, and friends — THANK YOU. Your continued support means more to us than we can ever put into words.
Because of you, Rea of Hope will soon be sending another donation to CURE Epilepsy to help fund critical epilepsy research. We are so proud of what this community continues to accomplish together.

Here are a few of our favorite moments from an unforgettable morning. 💜

With HOPE, there will be a CURE!

Photo credit: Virtual Vista | Real Estate Marketing

09/12/2026

💜 REAGAN’S RUN — 5TH ANNUAL 💜

Lace up, bring the family, and RUN • WALK • MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join us Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne, PA for a family-friendly event supporting epilepsy awareness, research, and family support initiatives.

🏃 5K
🚶 1-Mile Walk
👟 Kids Dash

Hosted by The Rea of Hope for a Cure Foundation, Reagan’s Run has raised nearly $100,000 for epilepsy research since 2021! 💜

Come out for a great morning filled with smiles, community, and a powerful cause. Every step makes a difference!

📍 Wilson Farm Park
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
💜 Support epilepsy research & families

👉 Register or donate today!

Register for Reagan’s Run

09/10/2026

WE’RE IN THE HOME STRETCH!

Just 3 DAYS until the 5th Annual Reagan’s Run!

There is something truly incredible about this day. Year after year, we are reminded just how fortunate we are to be surrounded by a community that continues to show up, stand beside us, and believe in our mission.

Together, we are raising critical funds for epilepsy research — because there is still NO CURE for epilepsy — while also supporting children and families during their stays in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Nemours Children’s Hospital.

And there’s STILL TIME to join us!
🏃 Run the 5K
🚶 Walk the 1-Mile
👟 Join the Kids Dash

Or, if you can’t be there, donate and help move our mission forward.

Every registration. Every donation. Every person who shows up. It all matters.
We can’t wait to see this incredible community at the starting line on Sunday.

With HOPE, there will be a CURE. 💜

09/08/2026

08/25/2026

It’s my annual back-to-school PSA 💛
As you’re prepping your kids for the new school year, take a minute to talk to them about disability.

Grab a book about it, or just start the conversation — explain that kids with disabilities or medical complexities are kids first. They grow up too. They become teenagers, then adults with disabilities.

Representation and understanding start young. And it starts with you.

08/14/2026

Kinda chic to turn hope into action. 💜

5 years of Reagan’s Run.
13 years of living this epilepsy journey.

One incredible community showing up year after year.

Run. Walk. Donate. Volunteer. Cheer us on.
However you show up, you’re helping us turn hope into a cure.

💜 Reagan’s Run | September 13, 2026
📍 Wilson Farm Park

08/13/2026

Let’s do this! The 5th Annual Reagan’s Run is right around the corner! Join us for a day of hope! Fundraise for a CURE!

06/10/2026

It wasn’t at all what I envisioned for her.

I imagined her surrounded by the same peers she’d had since Kindergarten. I imagined a traditional 8th-grade graduation at our public school, inclusion — what I fought so hard for, for so long. No one outwardly recognizing how much it took to get to that moment except for me. More people than she would have liked. Too much noise. Fast. Impersonal.

But what I envisioned wasn’t what she needed.

What she found was so much more.

It was beautiful, intimate, and perfect. Every child was celebrated for exactly who they are.

This past year, I watched her grow. I watched the worry and anxiety surrounding her seizures slowly fade. I watched her build genuine friendships. I watched her become the person she is meant to be, while staying true to who she has always been: kind, thoughtful, and hardworking.

As I watched her walk across that stage, I wasn’t thinking about what could have been or what I once imagined.

I knew in my heart that she landed exactly where she was always supposed to be. ❤️

05/21/2026

To the caregivers, the appointment schedulers, therapy jugglers, advocates, lunch-packers, and parents carrying more than most people ever see…

You were never meant to do everything and make it look effortless.

The expectation is impossible. Give yourself credit for all you’re carrying. 🤍