JCK Foundation 14th Annual Legends Day

Hello LEGENDS!! It's hard to believe that it's our 14th annual JCK "Legends Day"! It's a day that we can remember and honor the amazing life of John Kelly and provide hope to anyone who feels alone!! The power of community is so important. It's been an remarkable year for the JCK Foundation and your support is more important than ever.

Since last year’s “Legends Day,” our workshops have reached more than 60 schools, directly impacting over 25,000 students, faculty, and parents. Our relationship with Swedish schools continues to thrive, with our program now active in over 20 schools across Sweden in the past two years. Additionally, we’ve expanded our efforts to upstate New York and made our first visit to schools in Wyoming. Looking ahead, we’re excited to collaborate with even more states in the upcoming fall. Throughout the 2023/2024 school year, we worked with over 20 new schools, significantly expanding our reach and fostering a stronger community!

We have continued our “Student Legends Network” where students from various districts come together every other Thursday night to discuss ways to make mental health more approachable. These meetings foster self-care, support for friends and classmates, and the development of confidence, compassion, and essential skills. We’re delighted by its impact and hope it continues to flourish, benefiting as many students as possible! Additionally, our Legends Ambassador Clubs—sanctioned student-led clubs within JCK schools—empower participants to lead the charge against mental health stigma. Last year, we had three clubs in action, and we’re excited to launch four more next year, bringing the total to seven! 

This spring, we welcomed 14 high school interns from Westchester to our team. Their contributions have been remarkable! Anthony Santiago served as a Spanish translator for our recorded student program, expanding our reach. Theo Friedman created an impactful animated video highlighting mental health challenges. The interns’ candid written pieces about their own mental health journeys inspire us, and Riley Donat’s engaging podcast features inspiring stories, expert insights, and meaningful discussions on mental health.

We also recently had an inspiring filming session where psychologists shared essential resources and guidance, faculty supporters expressed the influence of our work in their schools, and courageous students shared their own stories and words about how the JCK Foundation’s efforts impacted their lives. We’re thrilled to announce that our Legends program was recorded in both English and Spanish! 

It's amazing knowing that JCK has such a strong presence in schools year round.

Our goal is to raise $60,000 at this year's Legends Day which will directly go to changing the lives and supporting these amazing students and programs. We can't do this without you and remember, YOU ARE NEVER ALONE!!!!!