March 2024

Message from David Gallagher Cameron's Dad, Chairman of the Board

Reflecting on 10 years of CKG Foundation's Work


We are about to cross our 10 year anniversary of the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. I have been in business over 22 years and still have never seen a comparison to the remarkable success that CKG Foundation has had in our communities. Everyday I am reminded of the good that is being done by CKG Foundation and the progress made in teenage mental health. Through their hard work and dedication, thousands of teens and families have resources and options that were not available before Cameron made vocal commitment to change the stigma associated with teen depression and anxiety.

 

I also reflect on how this journey started...

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Team Kilimanjaro

Just over a week ago, a team of five passionate individuals headed to Mount Kilimanjaro to summit the world's tallest freestanding mountain. While the team was not able to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the journey to move mountains for mental health won’t stop. Help us reach our goal by donating. To hear the latest update with the team, watch this video.

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Mental Health Education

SpeakUp Scholarship

Senior students who are members of a SpeakUp Club are encouraged to apply for the SpeakUp Scholarship! The application will remain open through March 24 and two winners will each be awarded $2500 to go towards continuing education. Please contact Sarah Jaynes-Gobble with any questions.

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Welcome Douglas S. Freeman SpeakUp Club

We are thrilled to announce a SpeakUp Club is now up and running at Freeman High

School. We appreciate these students' dedication to starting conversations and ending the stigma surrounding mental health.


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SpeakUp5k

We are excited to have Dominion Payroll back as our Title Sponsor for the 11th Annual Dominion Payroll SpeakUp5k! Join CKG on Saturday, September 7 at Byrd Park or Virtually for RVA's biggest celebration of teen mental health. The participant t-shirt is in the works and you do not want to miss out, register here! Cameron designed this race to bring people together to SpeakUp for mental health. A way to challenge the community to support one another visibly and vocally. This is an experience you do not want to miss!


Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2024 SpeakUp5k

The SpeakUp5k has some of the best marketing assets for sponsors. With our social media reach and in-depth media support, your company will enjoy a day of corporate wellness and will contribute to the area's largest celebration of mental health. Opportunities range from $500-$15,000. Please reach out to Missy Minton at missy@ckgfoundation.org for more information.

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10 Years of CKG Foundation

We are taking aim at the 10th anniversary of our incorporation, which we will celebrate on March 24.

10 years of stigma reduction.

10 years of providing positive coping skills.

10 years of Cameron’s vision.

CKG’s resources remain free of charge thanks to our most amazing supporters and believers in the mission. Would you thoughtfully consider a donation as we approach this date? We are proud of the work we've done thus far, but we recognize there is still so much more to do. Join us as we strive to reach more teens and families in 2024.

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Thank You


Your support of our mission impacts not only individual teens and schools, but our community as a whole and generations to come. We are grateful that you choose to partner with us.


Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation

3200 Rockbridge Street, Suite 102

Richmond, VA 23230

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Our Mission

To fulfill Cameron's dream and legacy by being a positive force that works to cultivate awareness and understanding of teen depression and anxiety.


The CKG Foundation is qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code: Tax ID 46-5172019. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.


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Richmond, VA 23230

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