Layne's Fundraiser is LIVE!

I recently attended a Scouting America leadership training called Wood Badge. It takes place over two weekends, and when I showed up on that first morning, I had no idea what to expect—let alone how much it would challenge me, inspire me, and change the way I serve as a Scouter.

One of the central components of Wood Badge is “working your ticket”—a set of five meaningful goals you commit to completing that will strengthen the Scouting experience for our youth. Throughout the course, one phrase kept coming up again and again: servant leadership. Leading by serving others. Leading by serving your community. Leading by making a difference where it matters most.

As I began writing my ticket, my thoughts naturally turned toward my Pack and the brand-new girl Troop we were forming. I considered goals that would support our families and youth: helping establish the troop, becoming a Merit Badge Counselor, building a website to streamline communication… all good and meaningful steps. But I couldn’t shake the feeling that I wanted to choose at least one goal with deeper purpose—something that would create a lasting impact beyond the expected or routine.

And then I thought of Layne.

Layne is an extraordinary kid who joined our Pack not long ago. He lives with LAMA2 Muscular Dystrophy and is one of the most positive, funny, bright lights you could hope to meet. While talking through ideas with our Assistant Cubmaster, Josh, he mentioned that Layne’s family was trying to save up for a piece of adaptive equipment that would allow him to join in our Outdoor Adventures more fully—and with much greater ease.

I started researching the equipment… and something clicked.

I can do this.

I can make this easier for them.

I can help give Layne the inclusive Scouting experience he deserves—and sooner rather than later.

That spark ignited fast. And then it spread even faster.

When I reached out to the amazing Lauren Hendrix, a close friend of mine and a nurse navigator in the Gene Therapy program at Children’s Health, for grant resources and funding ideas, we both realized something at the exact same time: this wasn’t just about Layne. This wasn’t just about one piece of adaptive equipment. This could become something much bigger—something with the potential to support Scouts across the nation who face physical, mental, or financial barriers to full participation.

And that is how Scouting For All was born.

Our mission is simple:

Remove barriers.

Create access.

Ensure that ALL youth can explore, learn, and grow through Scouting—no matter their abilities.

Our vision is strong:

Empowering youth and families by helping them obtain the tools, equipment, education, and resources they need to fully experience the adventure of Scouting—whether that’s adaptive gear, grant guidance, or financial support.

If you or your company would like to make a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) donation, our tax-exempt status is already in progress and on its way. And if your heart is moved to support Layne’s journey right now, I’ve included his GoFundMe link below.

Thank you all for your encouragement, your generosity, and your belief in creating a more inclusive future for every Scout. This is just the beginning—and I am so grateful to have you with us on this journey.

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