by Hope
There have been lots of posts about giving to charities and giving back. This is not a re-hash of those. This is more of a brag…
This past weekend we drove through the insane winter weather, up to DC for the Flip for the Fight gymnastics meet. It was the smallest meet that Little Gymnast has participated in, perhaps due to the nasty weather. But it was SO well run. We had a blast and Little Gymnast medaled in three events. One proud mama here! This was the first year the meet has had a boys component and I certainly hope they do it again!
But really the reason I bring it up is because it was a way for us to give back to such an important cause – breast cancer research, without breaking the bank or going outside of our normally budgeted monies. You can see on their website that last year alone they were able to give back $15,000 to this research which is so important to women’s (and men’s) health.
So this week, not only did Little Gymnast do what he does, but we proudly supported this event and will do so again in the future if the opportunity arises!
History Buff, Princess and Little Gymnast at one of the many cool photo op locations on site. (Sea Cadet was at his Annual Inspection with his Navy Sea Cadet division.)
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
Congrats to Little Gymnast – he did awesome!!! I totally believe we should still give while getting out of debt – it is a blessing to be where we are and there are so many people so much worse off than we are!!!