Welcome 2026!

As 2025 comes to a close, the feeling that is most present in my mind is a sense of change. 

The changes I have experienced in my life this past year, the changes for my family and friends, and the profound changes within our society, country, and world. 

How does one contend with so many changes? 

It is challenging, and often overwhelming, especially as the world continues to rely on social media and transitions to a more digital reality. 

I believe the best way to stay grounded amongst the shifts in life is to throw yourself into a mission, a passion. Whether it be cooking, biking, skiing, painting, farming, or providing resources for youth in America to live better lives, a mission is vital to navigate today's world. 

I am excited for SADD’s many missions in the upcoming year.

I am excited to see the positive growth and change the new year will bring within SADD.

I am excited to continue strengthening and building new relationships within SADD this new year. 

What are you excited for in 2026? 

What changes can you make in the new year to continue moving forward in a positive direction? 

If you are still reading this, I challenge you to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The positive, the negative, the mundane…

I challenge you to Live More in 2026, to pursue your mission, whatever that may be, with  passion and a renewed sense of belief. To take on the challenges with a steady mind and a sturdy stride. 

We should do this in the new year.. 

We will do this in the new year..

We will acknowledge the changes we are living through and will continue to live through in the new year. 

We will recognize the impact technology has and will continue to have on our lives.

We will take action to mediate the challenges this reality brings. 

We will pursue our goals in the new year with vigor and grace. 

“We will” sounds better to me. 

I am grateful to be a part of this organization and I am looking forward to all the changes in 2026. 

Happy New year SADD!!