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Dear friends,

As most of you know, I am passionate about my work with students in Orange County. Unfortunately, I'm seeing an obvious rise in students dealing with depression and suicidal ideation. 
 

Most of you probably don't know I work with an incredible teacher who lost his son, Forrest, to suicide almost five years ago. Forrest had been dealing with depression for some time, and sadly he wasn't able to get the right help soon enough. 

The loss was great for friends and Los Alisos staff, but the loss was far more painful for his father and family, especially for Forrest's brother Hayden.  Tragically, Hayden took his own life on May 20, 2016.  These two young men could not have been closer. They shared a love of reading, the outdoors... especially the ocean, as both were accomplished lifeguards and water polo players.  Forrest had graduated from Sonoma State with honors and Hayden was attending UCSB on a scholarship. These were charismatic, charming, intelligent, thoughtful, faith-filled, young men and their loss is profound.

It is very difficult for us educators and community members to see these tragedies happening and feel powerless against them. Although we can't go back in time and change the outcomes for Forrest and Hayden, we CAN do something. We can do a lot.

Through The Amber Craig foundation, With Hope speaks to our youth at the junior, senior high school and college levels. They educate young people about depression and suicide to give them the tools necessary to fight this battle. Because I have such a passion for this cause, I will be raising funds and my family will be joining me in participating in the 13th annual Walk With Hope.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is the best way I know to honor these two amazing young men and the others touched by mental illness.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting the With Hope Foundation and helping to save lives.

Mikey

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