Faces of our future

The Huggy Henry Stuffed Friend Clinic

The Huggy Henry Stuffed Friend Clinic offers a fun, free, and comforting way for kids to ease medical anxiety by bringing their stuffed friends in for playful “check-ups” and repairs during Fond du Lac’s Repair Café events.

Havah Fleisner – A Vision of Hope and Advocacy

Seventeen year old Havah Fleisner, a senior at St. Mary Springs Academy, has turned her own journey with Stargardt’s Macular Degeneration into a mission to inspire and advocate for others with vision loss. Crowned The United States of America’s Teen 2024, she uses her platform to raise awareness, share hope, and encourage others to see beyond challenges. From writing her upcoming children’s book “The Letter E” to speaking nationwide and organizing sight-related initiatives across Wisconsin, Havah continues to prove that true vision goes far beyond what the eyes can see.

How One Coach Turned His Passion Into a Program That’s Shaping Fond du Lac Youth

This week in The Faces of Our Future, I caught up with my old friend TJ Lee, who I’ve known since our days back at Parkside Elementary. TJ’s story is one of passion, discipline, and giving back. What started as a love for martial arts turned into a mission to help kids right here in Fond du Lac. From training students in his garage to building a growing MMA program that teaches respect, confidence, and heart. TJ’s impact on our community is one that reaches far beyond the mat.