THE STARTING LiNE (NYC)

This is where it all begins.

Sir Meatball - my tiny, brave co-pilot - has a grade 4 heart murmur, a collapsing trachea, lung disease, and faints nearly every day. He lost an eye and has one floppy ear from a dog attack... but his spirit? Unshakable. I built the Up-House Inspired camper to take him on the adventure of a lifetime, 100 days across America while he still can. And this charm marks Day 1: New York City. The biggest place he's ever seen. Whether we explore by balloon bus or whichever toy I pull from the magical toy box, we're starting at the iconic spots. Times Square, Central Park, and a classic hot dog cart. And now, you're part of it too. By holding this charm, you've joined us at the very first step of this wild, beautiful journey - one that means the world to both of us.