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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The girls were truly moved by you all. The ability to relate and get through to even our toughest clients. It was incredible to see the girls' faces as Katie talked. They felt seen, and it was so special. The vulnerability of Katie, and the Q&A at the end. It was great to see how many questions and comments our girls had. They were so invested. You all give the clients a space to be vulnerable, be seen, and have hope for a brighter future. I am honored to have witnessed such a powerful night and so excited for the lives we can make a difference in, TOGETHER.

Ignite U1 is no stranger to encouraging those who need a fresh perspective. Katie's story is not a black or white story, nor a male or female story. It's a human story.
The tools of sports activities and testimonials that Ignite U1 uses to ignite you to go to the next level are very effective particularly because sports and recreational activities are a universal language that provides entree into the lives of those who have experienced trauma or who live on the margins of life. It's a setup to introduce Truth into their lives and no one does that better than Ignite U1.

This organization would be very beneficial to any type of alternative school setting. The population of students we serve are those who have mental health diagnoses and/or have made poor choices that resulted in disciplinary action. A large majority of our students have experienced extensive trauma in their lives, much like Katie. Katie's story resonated with both our students and faculty. Sharing her story of overcoming obstacles and never giving up hope gave our students motivation to overcome their own obstacles and trauma. The experiences, strategies, and level of understanding these ladies bring to the table is unmatched.

When I learned that my team would spend a day with teens who have gone through trauma, addiction, and abuse, I knew I had to share my story. Even though I've struggled at times to find purpose for my own battles with each of those, having the chance to encourage others through Ignite opened my eyes. For the first time, I realized that maybe I had been allowed to go through such pain so I could be the one to ignite hope for someone else. It was such a freeing experience for me. Ignite helped me see a bigger picture and a greater purpose. I know very personally the Ignite U1 impact has on lives.

When I had the chance to sit down and speak with Judy & Katie about doing something that would directly impact teens that have gone through trauma, addiction, and abuse, I knew right away Your BluePrint Life had the potential to be in a supporting role with Ignite U1. Since our goal is to establish a foundation on which a beautiful life can be built, even after a setback in life. The fact that you hold the blueprint means it can be rebuilt. So, I'm thankful for Ignite U1 giving me this opportunity. I hope others will also join to support Ignite U1.

I often say that if we had more 'Ignites' around the world, we could change the world. Now that I live in the USA and see the many issues here, I believe that even more.
I lost a close friend to an overdose, and I can only wish a program like Ignite U1 had been available for her. She would have found hope, like I did, through Ignite and she would have been inspired to choose a different future. I am so thankful that others who are desperate for hope will see role models like Katie using their experiences to ignite purpose. Lives are truly being changed by Ignite U1.