08/24/2026
August Meeting of 100 Women Who Care - Northville brought me to tears...literally.
Hearing Anahita King and he daughter starting The Danny Boy Foundation off of their own familial history with ADHD and su***de was empowering. I was next to Anahita when her name was drawn and it was her first meeting. She was overwhelmed with joy to share the advocacy and service work their providing to our community.
💙 Sharing their mission below for awareness 💙
Su***de is one of the leading causes of death among autistic and ADHD people and others with learning disabilities, yet prevention efforts rarely address their unique needs. Too often, families struggle to find providers who understand neurodiversity, schools lack training to recognize warning signs, and everyday challenges like food insecurity and financial stress make it even harder for people to access support. We believe su***de prevention begins long before a crisis. The Danny Boy Foundation was founded in memory of Danny Ashtiani, who died by su***de at just 17 years old. Our mission is to prevent su***de in neurodivergent individuals by building a world where they feel understood, accepted, and supported. We do this through three pillars: education and training for schools, healthcare providers, corporations, and faith leaders; low-cost, neurodiversity-affirming mental health care; and a basic needs pantry that provides food, hygiene products, and other essentials to families experiencing hardship. This funding will help us expand these life-saving programs. Every training delivered, every therapy session made affordable, and every family whose basic needs are met is another step toward preventing su***de and creating a future where neurodivergent individuals know they belong.
