Cara Welfer

Throughout my adult life, I have dedicated myself to helping others, particularly students with special needs. Each day, I strive to provide a sense ofunderstanding, compassion, and support to those who need it most. This commitment has shaped not only the lives of those I serve but has also defined who I am. Life has not always been easy for me. I face a neurological medical issue that causes seizures, a challenge that could have easily stopped me in my tracks but I chose to learn from.

As I continue this journey, I am proud of the woman I have become. I stand as a testament to resilience, compassion, and lifelong learning. I may have faced many hurdles, but I never let them define my path. Instead, they fuel my desire to be kinder, stronger, and better for the world around me. I continue to do for others and it starts with caring for myself both physically and emotionally, through exercise, diet, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and loving myself.

I would start a foundation aimed at empowering women to inspire other women to be more is a transformative mission that can ripple through generations, creating a legacy of strength, leadership, and change. Women have long been the backbone of communities, often lifting others while navigating personal and societal challenges. A foundation focused on this goal would harness that inherent power, encouraging women to rise to their full potential and, in turn, elevate others along the way.