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CBS 6
Sept 18, 2026

Seeking Peace, Finding Purpose
Joe Bamisile, former VCU basketball player, shares about his mental health journey and how it led to the creation of a mental health app.

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The Simple Emotions
August 20, 2026

The Simple Emotions launches t-shirt design benefitting the CKG Foundation
Designed by Camden Blum in collaboration with the CKG team, the new merchandise features several symbols: The clovers and dragonflies are a nod to Cameron, while the Richmond skyline represents where CKG's roots began. While we serve teens throughout Central Virginia, Richmond is our home base. Click on the image to see ordering options!

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Richmond Family Magazine
July 26, 2026

More Than a Race: Why the SpeakUp5k is a Family Tradition Worth Starting
Catie-Reagan King explains why the SpeakUp5k is an excellent family tradition with impacts lasting far beyond the event itself.

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Virginia this Morning
July 20, 2026

SpeakUp5k - Oct. 3rd
Sydney Gallagher speaks about her sister Cameron and the impact she's had not only on their family but on the community as well. She shares what she loves most about the SpeakUp5k and what Cameron envisioned for the event.

Style Weekly
May 17, 2026

Teenage Stress: What's normal?
CKG's Director of Mental Health Education reflects on teenage stress, pointing out the importance of asking questions to determine if it's time to seek additional support.

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Virginia This Morning: CKG Foundation hosts Community Day
April 23, 2026

CKG Executive Director Tara Lantz and CKG Board member Matt Bitsko are featured on Virginia This Morning. They share about CKG's upcoming Community Day on May 1st, which is the Foundation's community kickoff to Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Richmond Family Magazine Feature: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
April 22, 2026

CKG's Catie-Reagan King shares about Mental Health Awareness Month, its importance, and what the CKG Foundation is doing to promote positive mental health this month. This feature contains tips on starting conversations with your kids and navigating mental health within your family.

Nonprofit Spotlight Podcast Episode
March 1, 2026

This episode delves into how the CKG Foundation empowers young people to speak openly about mental health challenges and fosters a community of understanding. A key highlight of our conversation is the annual SpeakUp5k, an event that beautifully symbolizes the wellness journey. Bobbie Sue explains how the course, with its challenging hills and triumphant finishes, mirrors the ups and downs of mental health, while the vibrant community of participants and supporters embodies the crucial role of encouragement and connection.

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CKG Featured in Academic Research
December 31, 2025

We're excited to share that the CKG Foundation was featured in an article in the latest edition of the Journal of Visual Inquiry: Learning and Teaching Art. The article is titled "Expressing the Inexpressible: The Impact of Art-Based Interventions on Teen Mental Health."

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Dominion Payroll Blog
September 4, 2025

How one teen's dream sparked a movement for mental health. Read testimonials from teens who've participated in the SpeakUp5k and why the event is so meaningful to them.

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CBS 6 Interview
August 28, 2025

Grace Gallagher continues to honor daughter Cameron's vision 11 years after her death: Bill Fitzgerald interviews Grace at Byrd Park leading up to the 12th Annual SpeakUp5k to hear about the impact Cameron has made on many, many families and individuals.

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Virginia This Morning
August 5, 2025

CKG Board member Jeff Tunstall and CKG Executive Director Tara Lantz join Virginia This Morning to share about the upcoming SpeakUp5k on September 6th.

THEphil : Inside Virginia's Nonprofit Community
August 5, 2025

SpeakUp5k - Richmond Runs for Teen Mental Health. Lindsay Lawrence writes about Cameron's vision of creating a community where teens feel seen, supported and never alone during their mental health journeys.

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Richmond Family Magazine
July 22, 2025

"More Than A Race"- RFM shares how the SpeakUp empowers families to start conversations on mental health.

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Virginia This Morning
July 8, 2025

Jacquelyn Smith-White of Henrico Prevention Services and Catie-Reagan King of CKG discuss their collaboration on the new Substance Use and Prevention journal.

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The Mental Matchup Podcast
May 27, 2025

CKG's Catie-Reagan King joins The Mental Matchup to discuss the foundation and its resources, including free digital toolkits designed to support individuals and organizations focused on mental health. The Mental Matchup is a podcast hosted by Morgan's Message.

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Virginia This Morning
May 8, 2025

Tara Lantz and Grace Skelton share how the CKG Foundation is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and their upcoming Community Day.

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Virginia This Morning
February 20, 2025

Catie-Reagan King, Director of Mental Health Education, shares more about CKG's new project focusing on self-esteem and body positivity in teens.

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CBS 6
September 6, 2024

CBS 6 is on-site at Byrd Park to cover the 11th Annual SpeakUp5k.

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