At just 7 years old, Lucan entered foster care after surviving abuse. With no stable family, he relied on the Safe Children Coalition to find hope and healing.

Lucan didn’t just survive — he rose. Through years in the system, aging out without a safety net, and even facing homelessness, he never stopped moving forward. Today, he’s a culinary school graduate, a full-time Peer Specialist mentoring others, and the proud owner of Chef Kane’s Katering, which has already served 18 events to rave reviews.

But his dream is bigger: to grow his catering business into a full-time career, and one day open a soulful restaurant that feeds both body and spirit. What’s holding him back? Equipment. Despite his talent and drive, Lucan is working with outdated tools that limit how much he can take on. He’s even had to turn down larger events because he simply can’t keep up with demand.

We’re raising $2,000 to equip Lucan with the professional-grade tools he needs to expand his business and build stability doing what he loves.

Lucan says: “What separates me from everyone else is my heart. I strive to see a better world and better people.”

Let’s show him that his heart, resilience, and vision matter. Support Chef Kane’s dream today — and help turn survival into success, and his passion into a legacy.