Morgan's Message INC

This November, I am running the Philadelphia Marathon! I've got an extra mission while I'm training. I'm raising money for an organization that's super close to my heart: Morgan's Message®

Morgan's Message is a non-profit that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. Their mission is to to amplify stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, builds a community by and for athletes through peer-to-peer conversations and provides a platform for advocacy!

I have seen how mental illness has affected my friends, family, and myself. I am running for all of those who couldn’t find their way out of a dark hole and those who still struggle to get mental health care today. Reaching out for help isn’t easy, but it is important and Morgan’s Message has been an incredible platform to emphasize the importance of asking for help.

Being a part of the Morgan's Message team is something I'm incredibly grateful for, and I'm really passionate about raising funds for this incredible organization that's making a real difference in the world of Mental Health. Anything helps! Thank you so much!

As many of you know, I decided about 10 months ago to start training for an Ironman Race. Completing an Ironman had always been on my bucket list, and then last November, my daughter, Anna, tore her ACL. After her surgery, the reality set in about how hard her journey would be to get back to playing the sport she loved. It was then that I decided to take on the training. Although our journeys looked and were very different, I wanted her to feel supported and see that you can do hard things. She worked hard and trained hard, and I did the same. There were days she wanted to quit and days that I wanted to quit, but we kept each other going.

Then, this past April, my 26-year-old nephew, Max, died by suicide. Our family was faced with the unimaginable loss of a loved one. After months of thinking about Max and grappling with his death and all the why's that come with it, I decided I didn't want his death to go unseen. I wanted to use his death as an opportunity to spread awareness for mental health. At first, I wasn't sure how I was going to do it, and then one night, I woke up remembering how a year ago my daughter talked about becoming an ambassador for a foundation called Morgan's Message. I woke up the next morning and looked it up. I knew immediately that this is what I wanted to be involved in and support.

Morgan died by suicide 5 years ago.

Morgan’s Message® is a 501(c)(3) that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.

They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. Morgan's Message aims to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.

Their mission is to amplify stories, resources, and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, build a community by and for athletes through peer-to-peer conversations, and provide a platform for advocacy. Here is a link to their website and her story.

https://www.morgansmessage.org/

After losing our nephew, so many of us continue to ask ourselves what we could have done. Could I have done something different? I know I can't bring Max back, but I am determined to help spread awareness and help in trying to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. I am 10 days out of Ironman Florida. I am reaching out to you all and asking if you would support me in any way you can as I race to finish and raise money for this wonderful foundation.

On Nov 2nd, I will be racing for my daughter Anna, for my nephew Max and for all those who have struggled with mental health and who have felt alone.

If what we raise can support this cause and help even just one person, I know Max would be smiling down on us all.

Thank you for considering supporting me and this wonderful foundation.

Kelly

http://www.morgansmessage.org

I am so excited to share that I am running the Richmond Marathon along with Morgan's Message . Morgans Message is an organization that works to not only bring awareness to athlete’s mental health, but to create a space where we can share our experiences and open up to other people within the athlete community to build a support system for the days that felt like I just couldn’t make it though. I had the honor of helping bring MM to the William and Mary campus which ended up being one of the most formative experiences of my life. During my collegiate experience I faced many days where I felt like I just couldn’t continue on, so this November 10th on race day and each day in training where I feel like I can’t keep going, I will take that next step in remembrance of our fellow athletes who felt that next step was just too much for them to take on their own. I will run not only in remembrance but in an effort to end the stigma of athlete mental health. I look forward to sharing this journey with you all and hope you all want to join me and raising money and bringing awareness to a topic that is so near and dear to my heart. Together we can prevail through all

Any and all proceeds are appreciated and will go to Morgan's Message, an organization that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.

This GoFundMe was organized by students in an Entrepreneurship class at UD.

Morgans Message is a nonprofit organization who's goal is to amplify stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, build a community by and for athletes through peer-to-peer conversations and provide a platform for advocacy. Queens Women's Soccer is working with Morgans Message to help raise awareness around the stigma surrounding athletes mental health

SUNY Brockport Athletics is hosting a Lip Sync Battle for athletes to come together for some friendly competition. Each group has chosen a charity that represents a cause they feel strongly about to raise money to donate to.

Want to join us in making a difference? We're raising money to benefit Morgan's Message INC, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

More information about Morgan's Message INC: Morgan's Message amplifies stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, builds a community for and by athletes through peer-to-peer conversations, and provides a platform for advocacy.

A word from Brandon Robinson:

Morgan’s Message is a foundation created by the family & friends of Morgan Rodgers. Morgan was a standout Division 1 lacrosse player at Duke University. Unfortunately, in 2017 she suffered a serious knee injury, resulting in surgery and an extensive rehab program. The change in Morgan’s daily routine, the feeling of isolation from her teammates and the game she loved so much had Morgan feeling lost and alone. She put on a strong, brave & happy face while around others but inside she was struggling. Sadly, in 2019 Morgan took her own life at 22 years old.

This has become something that is far too common with athletes in general, especially student-athletes who are trying to find a balance between school, their sport, friends, family, work, etc., and I hope to be another voice that can help other athletes open up and find help if they need it.

Morgan’s Message® strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.

I chose this foundation because I can relate to Morgan and so many others who show up everyday fighting a battle in their head they can’t explain. I played hockey in the Winter’s & lacrosse in the Summer’s for 16 years before I stopped playing hockey in 2018. While sports has taught me many valuable life lessons, it was also ingrained in me from an early age that you don’t show weakness. Being vulnerable is hard, and it can be even harder when you feel pressure to not let people see you struggling, but we are all human, and athletes are no different. Which is why I started this fundraiser, in hopes of helping anyone out there who can relate to Morgan or the countless other athletes who have struggled with their mental health. The first step is encouraging people to speak up and letting them know they are not alone. You can be an elite athlete and do the things you love while taking care of your mental health.

For each goal scored this NLL season, I will be donating $1 to Morgan’s Message — 1 goal = $1. NLL fans, athletes, and mental health advocates, I’d welcome your support of this fundraiser throughout the season. We are stronger together.

Farmington Girls Lacrosse team is partnering up with Apple Valley Girls Lacrosse team to raise funds and awareness for Mental Health. Our Mental Health game will be held 4/30 at FHS.

All donations will be given to Morgans Message. Morgans Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.

They aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.

Human > Athlete

Join us by donating - anything helps!

Apple Valley Girls Lacrosse and Farmington Girls Lacrosse are teaming up to raise funds for Morgan's Message INC. We are proud to support Mental Health Awareness in student-athletes and plan to fundraise for the week leading up to our game which will be held on Tuesday, April 30th. Please help us in our little competition between the two teams, by contributing whatever you can to the fund. We thank you in advance for your help! Let's go Eagles!

More information about Morgan's Message INC: Morgan's Message amplifies stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, builds a community for and by athletes through peer-to-peer conversations, and provides a platform for advocacy.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Morgan's Message INC, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Morgan's Message INC: Morgan's Message amplifies stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, builds a community for and by athletes through peer-to-peer conversations, and provides a platform for advocacy.

HI! We are four Live Like Blaine Leadership academy students raising money for Morgan's Message. We were tasked with creating a community service project, and because we all play lacrosse and feel passionate about raising mental health awareness, we wanted to promote the organization Morgan's Message. Morgan's Message is, "As an athlete, there is no shame in seeking physical healthcare -- the same should be true for mental healthcare. In order to close the gap, we must eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health together," (Morgan's Message). Here is the link to their website , all donations go directly to Morgan's Message, and anything is appreciated.