In loving memory of Erika Pafford and her passion for traveling the world with family & friends, donations may be made to AdventurUS Ever After, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. These donations, being collected in Erika's memory, will be personally managed by Suffield mom and business owner Kristi Upton, and in collaboration with Erika’s family, will be allocated to give others facing metastatic breast cancer the opportunity to travel and create meaningful memories.

In Loving Memory of Erika Pafford

AdventurUS Ever After Mission Statment

At AdventurUS Ever After, our mission is to celebrate love, resilience, and hope by gifting unforgettable honeymoons and vacations to deserving couples who have faced significant medical, financial, or personal hardships. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we believe every couple deserves a joyful beginning to their next chapter—regardless of the challenges they've endured. Through compassion, community support, and the power of shared adventure, we create moments of healing, connection, and lasting memories that honor the strength of love in all its forms.