Arianna Verano

Arianna Verano's Fundraiser

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Help me make my miles matter more this summer for brave kids

My miles look different. But I’m still moving forward.

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$330 towards $100

This summer, I’m taking on the 2026 Beads of Courage Summer Challenge — 100 miles completed and $100 raised to support children coping with cancer and other serious illnesses.

But my miles look a little different.

Because I’m a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy and dystonia, I can’t complete traditional miles by walking or running. Instead, I’m counting the movement and activity that are part of my everyday life — time spent moving in my power wheelchair, using my stander, and working hard during physical therapy.

I’m also documenting my journey with photos and completing the Beads of Courage challenge cards along the way. Each photo represents movement, effort, and another step toward my goal.

This challenge is a reminder that movement doesn’t have to look the same for everyone to count. What matters is that we keep moving forward in whatever way we can.

I’m raising money for Beads of Courage because every child facing cancer or another serious illness deserves to have their courage recognized and their story honored. Beads of Courage provides meaningful tangible symbols of hope, strength, and resilience that help children visualize and share everything they have been through.

If you’re able to donate, even $5 makes a difference and helps me get closer to my $100 fundraising goal.

Thank you for supporting me, cheering me on, and helping me make this summer count for brave kids. 💙