Lynsey Wyatt wanted to do something helpful and creative during the pandemic, so she created the COVID-19 Mircrogrant for Early Career Circus Artists. As an early career circus artist herself specializing in aerial silks and partner acrobatics, she understood the need. As owner of Cirqulation Aerial Arts & Acrobatics in Roanoke, VA. Wyatt says she firmly believes that circus arts can be harnessed to empower communities and advance the causes of equity and mental health.