October's Occasions

Scotty P. Inspo at John Marshall School No. 20

Scott Pendergast, from Scotty P Inspiriations, visited John Marshall School No. 20 to remind students that every experience helps shape us into stronger, more resilient individuals. We learned with the students, that brick by brick, we build our lives. Each moment—whether it’s good, bad, or challenging—is a piece of who we are. Thank you Sarah Brown and Kathy Santos, counselors at John Marshall School No. 20, for collaborating to make this presentation happen. We loved hearing Scott speak! See a clip of Scott's amazing and inspiring presentation here!

The Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation was honored to sponsor this meaningful presentation, encouraging self-growth and positive peer interactions. 💙

Summit HS Student Self-Care Fair

On October 9th, The Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation had the privilege of being part of the Student Self-Care Fair, where we shared tools for mental wellness and self-care with the students. To top it off, we welcomed John Mopper from Blue Print Mental Health for an amazing Parent Wellness Night! "Breaking Free: Unmasking the Mind Control of Modern Technology on Today's Youth and How to Build Resiliency", was presented by John Mopper, LPC, to parents of Summit High School students. This insightful discussion explored the psychological impact of constant digital connectivity, its effects on mental health, academic performance, and social interactions, and offered strategies for both parents and teens to navigate these challenges. John covered everything from positive parenting skills, helicopter parenting vs. laid-back parenting, how to get kids to listen, the importance of parent self-care, and how happiness plays a role for both overachievers and underachievers. It was such a powerful conversation!

Thank you to Summit High School for these wonderful educational events!

The Good Scout Award

Marianne Wilson, president of the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation, was honored to receive this prestigious award from the Boy Scouts of America. The Good Scout award is an annual award given by the Boy Scouts of America to an individual or business that exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law, and has made a lasting impact on their community. These awards are given to recipients for their:

- outstanding community service

- leadership to worthy organizations

- respect and esteem for their colleagues

We are so grateful to share this wonderful award with you all. We thank Linda Jennings for this beautiful introduction to Marianne and The Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation. We thank all of YOU who make it possible to do the successful work of the KAW Foundation with financial support, spreading the word about the foundation, participating in events and more. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month

This October, we recognized Mental Health Awareness Month and continue to raise awareness, support, and compassion for those affected by mental health challenges. October 10th marked World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to advocating for accessible mental health care and encouraging open conversations worldwide. Additionally, October 6-12 was World Mental Illness Awareness Week, focusing on breaking down stigma and offering resources for those facing mental illness.

Mental health remains a critical issue, especially among young people, as we see rising numbers of mental health challenges. By promoting mental health education and sharing resources, we can build a more supportive community.

Let’s keep working together to create safe spaces and open dialogues that support mental health for everyone.