05/19/2025
Please take a moment to vote for one of our own! An HLPA student and a Summer Adventure camper..take a moment to sign up to VOTE for Leo!!🚨
A message from his Mom:
So… this is my full-blown, unapologetic momma bear moment.
I don’t usually share much about our family online — we tend to keep things pretty close to the vest. But some moments deserve to be seen.
We’ve decided to enter Leo in the National Junior Ranger competition — and while voting doesn’t open until May 19, I’m already out here waving the “Look at this amazing kid” flag with no shame.
At just 6 years old, Leo has faced more than most of us will in a lifetime — from a brain tumor diagnosis to epilepsy, and moments that would bring most people to their knees.
And somehow… he’s come out stronger.
Not just stronger — more joyful, more curious, and more excited about simply living every day to the fullest.
Nature has always been his refuge. He sees magic in the smallest things — dirt, bugs, rocks (so many rocks), frogs, and snakes (yep… actual snakes 😬).
This competition isn’t just about a title. It’s a chance to celebrate everything that’s carried him through.
🦊 If we win, the prize will help us fund the one-on-one aide Leo needs to safely participate in the outdoor programs he loves — including a wilderness school that absolutely lights him up.
Because of his medical history, Leo requires dedicated support for safety — and unfortunately, those costs are significant and not covered by insurance.
This would truly level the playing field and ensure he doesn’t have to miss a minute of the things that bring him joy.
🌿 So we’re building a little crew:
✅ Check out his profile:
👉 https://jr-ranger.org/2025/leo-3b15
✅ Follow along
✅ Sign up here to get voting reminders & updates once it opens:
👉 https://forms.gle/VidzS6kYMXLxYXqB7
To those who’ve supported us with love and prayers since the beginning — and to those just joining us now — thank you. We’re so grateful to have you in the woods with us.
We’re putting together a small crew to help vote for Leo in the National Junior Ranger Competition — and we’d love to have you on the team! This competition celebrates Leo's strength, his heart, and the wild spirit that’s carried him through. 🌿 Through his story, we’re spreading awarene...
