Meet Caitie Schulz, whose life has been deeply touched by the challenges of having a sick child, has taken it upon herself to bring joy and relief to other families facing similar struggles. After enduring a heartbreaking Christmas spent in the hospital with her daughter, Grace, she decided to transform her own experience into a source of hope for others.
Caitie organizes a massive fundraiser every Christmas to support families with children battling illness. Inspired by her daughter, Grace, who faced a challenging journey of recovery, Caitie understands the emotional toll that such circumstances can take on families. Her firsthand experience has fueled her determination to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others who find themselves in similar situations.
Trauma Momma Method
After spending a Christmas in the hospital, Caitie recognized the profound impact that small gestures can have on parents and children facing health challenges. The fundraiser aims to provide substantial gift bags filled with essential items for sick children, offering comfort and support to families during a time that should be filled with joy and celebration.
You can learn more at Caitie’s blog, Traumamommamethod.com. They are in need of some essential items for families. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, here is how you can help:
About Caitie Schulz
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to an amazing husband. We have identical twin girls, Gracie and Paisley, and three dogs, a cat and chickens. Our neighborhood is great and we love all of our neighbors surrounding us. It’s the perfect place to raise our little family.
Q: Please tell us about your life and what you do (whether working in our community, a business owner, volunteer, etc.). How did you choose that path?
I’ve always been a very passionate person when it came to caring for others, I truly think that when somebody knows you were thinking of them you make a huge difference in their day. We spent a Christmas in the hospital, and once Grace was finally home I decided that I wanted to put together a huge fundraiser every single Christmas. My daughter is my inspiration. I know how touched I felt when we would get something little, so I could only imagine what it would feel like to get a large gift bag full of items for your sick child.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
I know that I’m making a difference in little lives just like my little girl. I know that it matters.
Q: What was the most difficult challenge in getting to where you are now or in your life?
The biggest challenge is wondering if my child is going to survive.
Q: What is the most rewarding part?
Knowing that I made a difference in a family’s life that is going through something very difficult.
Q: What are some of your future goals? Do you have anything exciting coming up that you would like to share?
I’d love to start a nonprofit in Gracie’s name someday.
Q: What advice would you give to someone interested in doing something similar to what you have done/are doing?
It’s a lot of work, but it is so worth it!
Caitie Schulz & Our Community
Q: What is your favorite thing about our community, favorite thing to do, or something unique about our community that you love? (Feel free to share as much as you’d like!)
I love how safe it is!
Q: Do you have a favorite coffee shop, cocktail shop, or restaurant?
Q: What 3 words would you use to describe our community?
Safe, friendly, and beautiful.
For Fun
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I like to oil paint.
Q: What is your favorite book, TV show, movie, poem, or song? Why?
I hope you dance by Lee Ann Womack, because it reminds me of my mom🙂.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My daughter does because she endured more in her first year of life than most will ever go through in their entire life.
Q: If you were a drink (can be a coffee drink, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, etc.), what would you be?
Definitely coffee with a little bit of french vanilla cream and a dash of Splenda!
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be with? Why?
Mia Hamm, to me she is the greatest soccer player there ever has been.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I’d love to visit Fiji someday, but truly I’d love to start a nonprofit in Gracie’s name.
Q: What makes you the happiest?
Watching my kids play and laugh!
Q: Any general life advice you would like to share?
Be kind because you never know what somebody else is going through.
Where to Find Caitie Schulz
Email: traumamommamethod@mail.com
