If you know me, you know that working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is at the heart of what I do through my business, Better Everyday LLC. One of my favorite places I serve if FRIENDS of Broomfield, Inc.
FRIENDS of Broomfield provides life-changing opportunities, community, and daily support for people with disabilities — including the adaptive fitness classes I’m honored to teach twice a week.
To help support funding for FRIENDS, I am going to hike a 14er while wearing a weighted vest in the summer of 2026!
Why a weighted vest?
Because many individuals with disabilities carry invisible “extra weight” every day — physical, emotional, and societal challenges most people never see.
I’m carrying weight on this mountain to honor the extra weight they carry in life.
This climb symbolizes resilience, hope, community, and the belief that everyone deserves a healthier, stronger future.
The more money we raise, the heavier the weighted vest I carry to the summit:
$1,000 raised → 30 lbs
$5,000 raised → 40 lbs
$10,000 raised → 50 lbs
FRIENDSgiving Champions
“Go James !!”
Charlie Atkins
Jun 5, 2026
Colorado, US
Marcia Forman
Jun 5, 2026
Colorado, US
Anonymous
May 27, 2026
Colorado, US
Lisa Anderson
May 15, 2026
Colorado, US
Kathleen Smith
May 14, 2026
Colorado, US
“Good climbing James!”
Christopher Faranetta
Apr 23, 2026
Maryland, US
Christine Balzano
Jan 16, 2026
Colorado, US
Jane McCabe
Jan 13, 2026
Colorado, US
Steven Anderson
Dec 8, 2025
Colorado, US
Jackie Cork
Dec 3, 2025
Colorado, US
Sam Luedke
Dec 2, 2025
Colorado, US
“Go James! Go!”
Mary Copeland
Nov 25, 2025
Colorado, US
“jeep making the world a better place!”
Ben Van Deusen
Nov 24, 2025
California, US
Karen Anderson
Nov 22, 2025
Colorado, US
Deb Britton
Nov 22, 2025
Colorado, US
“What a wonderful thing to do James! I love the symbolism. You rock!!”
JANE FETTIG
Nov 21, 2025
Colorado, US
“lets go James!”
Samuel White
Nov 20, 2025
Colorado, US
Nicole Jones
Nov 19, 2025
Colorado, US
“Kudos to you James! Great charity coupled with a physical challenge worthy of your athletic ability. Here's to 50 POUNDS!”
Steve Erickson
Nov 19, 2025
Colorado, US
$2,260.00
$10,000.00
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