Julie, you're a CEO??

I don't think that I have really shared with everyone - via the blog- what I am doing with the nonprofit that I started a couple of months ago, the Ryan M. Lauchland Memorial Fund.

 

This non-profit corporation's specific purpose is to be proactive in eliminating the negative stigma of  mental illnesses, to raise awareness for mental health and mental illnesses in San Joaquin County, to raise funds to help and support those living with a mental illness as well as to distribute those funds to other nonprofit organizations who render service to the community, and to provide a network of support for bereaved families.

 

I am excited that things have gone so quickly with the set-up of this nonprofit. Within two weeks of filing with the Secretary of State, we were approved. I am in the process now of filing with the Attorney General, and the IRS.
As of right now, we are an official 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, with a board of directors, and a great vision to see the community and world changed.

 

A group of 30 people are currently signed up to participate in the Modesto Out Of Darkness walk for Suicide Prevention, on Sept 14, on Team Ryan M. Lauchland Memorial Fund. I am thrilled that this seems to be a cause so many people can rally around.

I have designed T-Shirts, and we have presold 50 so far!

Our fundraising efforts have been successful so far, and we are hoping to make a substantial donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Ryan's name at the Walk.

Dozens of people came out to support us last night at the first Fundraiser, held at Rick's Pizza in Lodi. Again, I am blown away by the sheer volume of people who came to eat, visit, and smile through the tears with us.
 

I also want to take this opportunity to publicly thank each and every person who has contributed to this Fund with their time, energy, and resources.

I am humbled at the generosity of this group of people who love Ryan so much.

Thank you for supporting my efforts to help people who are suffering.

This is not about me.

It's about US.

 A community of people who are committed to stopping the negative stigma of mental illness.

If you are interesting in helping in any way, or if you know of someone/another charity that can benefit from our support,  please contact me at ryanlauchlandfund@gmail.com

ps- I am still taking T-Shirt orders! Email me ASAP - you won't want to be one only one without an awesome shirt!!!

Thanks!


--Julie--