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Carson's Cause

Donation Goal: $500

THE MISSION of Carson’s Cause is to partner with schools and community groups to: recognize early symptoms of struggling brain health, normalize discussion about it, simplify access to care, and provide options for emergency help, including the 988 Suicide Lifeline.
While the fund exists to support all such efforts, those involving youth will be prioritized, because kids are tomorrow’s leaders, and they’ll be best equipped to make a difference having grown up with proper dialogue and tools.

THE MOTIVATION
 
Carson Ehde took his life at age 21 on Sept. 13, 2022, after a few months of depression-like symptoms and an inability to see a path toward wellness. He had expressed shame in his lack of motivation and frustration with poor access to effective treatment. 

Following his death, Carson’s family and friends channeled gifts and resources into a local fund that they hoped could prevent the same outcome in others. 

“We dream of a day when caring for our brains is no different from treating allergies, injuries or any other physical ailment,” they shared.

​“Kids in second grade learn about the importance of brushing their teeth. We hope a new generation of kids will grow up recognizing common brain ailments, knowing how to talk about them and having access to straightforward treatment — without shame, stigma or obstacles of an inadequate health care system. Had Carson and other suicide victims of his era been equipped in this way, we wonder if their outcomes could have been different.”

THE HOPE
 
Carson’s Cause hopes to build a future where the following is true: All classrooms have a curriculum and plan that supports the brain health of all students.

All teens and young adults have the tools to navigate brain health issues and to seek help when needed.

Everyone recognizes brain health as an important component of general health and wellness.

$445

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$445 Raised By 18 Donors

$50 on behalf of Angela Nolz
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Shelli DeGroot
$50 on behalf of Sue Brakke
$25 on behalf of Austin Winter
$25 from Anonymous
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Heather Frahm
$25 on behalf of Jill Arp
$25 on behalf of The Johnson Family
$20 on behalf of Carlos Lopez-Monogram
$20 on behalf of Cooper Arends
$10 on behalf of Ana Hagen
$10 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Carter Loosbrock
$10 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Noah Herman
$5 from Anonymous

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