Our Success Story

Bill Edwards became a part of the foster care program at a young age. Like many children entering this system, Bill faced uncertainty and challenges that no child should ever face, especially alone. Born one of seven children, over the years he got separated from his siblings, ending up at a catholic children’s home at the age of 11. 

Bill expressed that he would try his best to raise money, and at the age of 12, he started to work for just 50 cents an hour. As he entered high school, sports became a pivotal part of his life. Athletics not only gave him structure and purpose, but a requirement was to maintain high grades, which became a strong motivation to succeed academically. As a result, he was accepted into college on a minor scholarship. Surrounded by less-than-ideal influences both at school and in the home, Bill credits his success to the fundamental truth: It’s all about the choices you are given, and It’s up to you to choose to make the right one. 

Today, he is a successful professional, husband, and father, living in Miami. Motivated by the kindness and support shown to him during his younger years, his life now serves as a source of inspiration to youth communities in foster care—that your past does not define your future. With faith, support, and resilience, a life full of purpose, joy, and hope is possible.