Reed grew up as a hockey player in MN before finding dance.
With the help of his personal fund-raising group, Team Yellow Bucket, Reed has been able to raise over $150,000 for his favorite charity Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.
Reed has won the title of "Mr. Strip-a-thon" four years in a row for raising the most money for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS in their fundraising competition for the even of Broadway Bares.