09/25/2026
September is National Su***de Prevention Month - A month dedicated to raising awareness, starting conversations, recognizing the signs, and reminding people that they are not alone.
For me, this month carries a weight I never imagined I would have to carry.
Almost one year ago, I tragically lost my son, Lucas, to su***de.
I would give absolutely anything to have my son back. To hear his voice, to see his smile, to hear his laugh. To cheer him on in his sports. To watch him grow into the young man he was becoming. I would give anything to change what happened to Luke.
I can't.
But I can choose to take the love I have for my son and turn it into something that might help another family avoid this unimaginable pain that I live with every day.
I am so incredibly honored that the proceeds from his birthday tournament have gone to the You Matter Movement.
With your help we raised $14,655.39!
That number represents conversations that might happen.
It represents someone who will get the help they need.
It represents hope.
If the work we are doing together helps even one person reach out for help, helps one person feel less alone, or helps one family avoid the tragedy ours has experiences, then Luke's life and his story will continue to make a difference.
Thank you to every single gofer that came out.
Every sponsor.
Every volunteer
Every business that donated
To everyone who shared the post
Thank you for celebrating my sons life and keeping his name alive.
