SpeakUp News June 2023

June 2023

Celebrating the 10th SpeakUp5k

I'm so proud of the CKG organization and all that it's accomplished since its inception. Cameron's work has led to high school conversations about teenage mental illness. SpeakUp Clubs in high schools have been established to discuss suicide and depression. Tool kits (depression fighter such as breathing exercises and journaling your day) have been distributed to more than 30 schools and organizations- that's over 3,000 kits. The Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center has been established...

Message from Grace Gallagher Executive Director, CKG Foundation

One of my favorite Dr. Suess quotes is “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” I feel like this is a good quote to reflect on for the month of June. What does it mean to fit in? What does it mean to stand out? Who we are is not always linear and does not have a period at the end of a sentence. We are not a label. We are ever evolving, forever growing...

Timely & Notable

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Students from Old Hundred Elementary School Support CKG

We are so impressed with the entire third grade from Chesterfield’s Old Hundred Elementary School. They designed and sold t-shirts to celebrate and raise awareness for children's mental health...

CKG Spotlight

Mayzie's Garden

With a passionate mission of physical and mental health, SpeakUp5k race participants, now sponsors, Will McClain and his wife, Suzanne, began a side business called Mayzie’s Garden in 2022.

Inspired by their local farmer's market and their love of gardening, they began Mayzie's Garden to provide their neighborhood with access to high quality, nutritious produce...

SpeakUp5k

Celebrate the 10th SpeakUp5k with CKG on Saturday, September 9, 2023! Ten years of carrying out Cameron’s dream, ten years of raising awareness for teen mental health, ten years of 3.1 miles of smiles, laughter, cheers, tears, and more. Every year the SpeakUp5k is special for so many reasons, but TEN years is extra special!

Unable to participate this year? Please consider making a $10 donation to the 10th SpeakUp5k to keep our programs free to teens in the Richmond area.

Mental Health Education

Registration is open for the next edition of Conversations with CKG! On June 21, 2023 at 7pm we are honored to host guest expert Dr. An Pham, MD MPH, for a conversation surrounding the unique struggles impacting the mental health of teens in the LGBTQIA+ community. We will discuss available resources, proactive approaches, and more. Registration is required. The event is free.

Learn more about the June 21, 2023 Conversations with CKG.

You Are Not Alone. Resources Are Available.

Mental Health Resources

Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center

Our Mission

To fulfill Cameron's dream and legacy by being a positive force that works to cultivate awareness and understanding of teen depression anxiety.

The CKG Foundation is qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code: Tax ID 46-5172019. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

3200 Rockbridge Street, Suite 102

Richmond, VA 23230

804.528.5000

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www.ckgfoundation.org