Makenna was 13 years old and an 8th grader at the Gates Chili Middle School. On January 10, 2017 she died by suicide from her attempt two days after Christmas. We are just devastated by her loss. She was a shining star in our lives and still is.
Mission Statement:
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It is our mission at Kenna's Fight to raise awareness about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention.
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Our Vision:
Our Vision is that one day mental health issues are spoken about as easily as people speak about their physical health. Mental health issues do not discriminate. Nearly one in five teens in the United States will suffer from mental illness.
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To bring hope to others while keeping her memory alive... Kenna's Fight will be
Supporting these 3 Wonderful Organizations in 2023:
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1. The Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at the Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester, New York
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2. NAMI Rochester (National Alliance on
Mental Health)
3. AFSP (American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention) Western New York
https://afsp.org/chapter/western-new-york
While Raising Awareness about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
