Spread Kindness To Save Lives Newsletter

Dear Kindness Advocates, 

This past month has been filled with encouraging momentum as The Luken T. Boyle Campaign for Kindness continues to expand its reach, deepen community partnerships, and create new opportunities to impact lives through kindness, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention.

One of the most meaningful moments this month was attending the premiere of the University of Dayton documentary with my mother. Although the film itself was brief, the student filmmakers chose to include Luken’s story and dedicated the documentary to him at the conclusion of the presentation. Their heartfelt comments afterward were especially moving, sharing that they wished they could have devoted an entire film to his story and the impact kindness can have on young lives.

The documentary and my full interview will soon be released online, creating another opportunity for our mission to reach new audiences and continue important conversations surrounding youth mental health and connection. What began as one family’s loss continues to grow into a message of hope that is touching communities far beyond Northwest Ohio.

This month also included impactful school outreach. I had the privilege of speaking with the 7th and 8th graders at St. Rose as well as students at Kenwood in Bowling Green. Each school visit reinforces the growing need for honest conversations around kindness, bullying prevention, and emotional well-being. More importantly, it reminds us that students are eager for connection, encouragement, and leadership rooted in compassion.

Beyond the classroom, our community partnerships continue to strengthen. I have been working closely with the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to help plan this year’s International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Retreat on November 21st. This event provides hope, healing, and support for individuals and families navigating unimaginable loss while connecting them to valuable resources and community support. I also plan to participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk this fall as we continue raising awareness and advocating for prevention efforts throughout our region.

Exciting progress is also being made on the development of the Campaign for Kindness podcast. I have completed a strong outline of topics and future conversations focused on kindness advocacy, mental health, grief, bullying prevention, and community healing. This initiative has the potential to significantly broaden our impact by bringing these conversations into homes, schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country. While some recent health challenges have slowed progress temporarily, the vision remains strong and the enthusiasm surrounding this project continues to grow.

In addition, I have continued my involvement with The Compassionate Friends, an organization that provides support and healing for grieving families. I am honored to have been invited as a future featured speaker for one of their upcoming workshops. Opportunities like this allow our mission to extend beyond schools and into spaces where compassion, healing, and understanding are deeply needed.

As our work continues to grow, so does the opportunity to create lasting change. Every presentation, partnership, Kindness Room, and new initiative represents another step toward building safer, more compassionate communities for young people and families.

None of this happens without the generosity and belief of supporters like you. Your investment allows us to continue expanding our reach, developing innovative resources, and creating spaces where kindness becomes a life-saving force.

Thank you for standing with us and believing in a future where kindness leads the way. Together, we are not simply raising awareness—we are building a movement.