Chris Lowe

I dream of returning to Grand Canyon National Park. I took my kids there when they were young, and it holds some of my best memories. Since that trip, my son has passed away, and I've made it my mission to scatter his ashes around the world. I'd love to go back to the Grand Canyon and do that, as he loved that place. I’ve traveled more since he passed away in 2017, than I ever did before, knowing that he is right beside me and loving it!

Honestly, my favorite adventure was in 2019, where I drove a 33 ft motorhome around the United States in memory of my son. I went to 22 states in 22 days, doing 22 random acts of kindness a day…starting on my son’s 22nd birthday. It was life- changing and made me realize that people truly need kindness, adventure and a purpose in life. Being in nature gives you insight to all of that, and also helps with the healing process after loss. Winning this would help me to do this again!

If I win $10,000, I would use it to help more people experience a life of freedom. My boyfriend and I build, renovate, and rent custom camper vans, so I would offer the van life experience to those who have lost a child, while also encouraging them to do something intentionally kind, in their memory. I’d call it “Drive it forward.” It would be amazing to see others experience healing while exploring in nature.