Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation

Cameron K. Gallagher was a 16-year-old who suffered from anxiety and depression. She understood the compounding nature of stigma as a barrier to seeking help. Cameron envisioned a world without mental health stigma, especially for teens. She put plans in place to accomplish this goal. On March 16, 2014, Cameron died of an undiagnosed heart condition moments after she crossed the finish line of a half marathon. She chose running as one of her positive coping skills. She loved the enthusiastic support from strangers along the racecourse. Cameron knew with self-reflection and education, open conversations about mental health was possible. Our mission is to fulfill Cameron’s dream and legacy by being a positive force that works to cultivate awareness and understanding of teenage depression and anxiety. The goal is to remove the barrier of stigma in seeking help, to provide opportunity for open, supportive conversations, and bring free original mental health education to teens and their supporters. 

We provide free, engaging mental health education to teens and their families and to erase stigma as a barrier to seeking help. We provide joy-filled, main stream opportunities for opening and continuing supportive conversation. An example is the SpeakUp5k, a community event dedicated to inspiring communities and individuals to speak up about mental health. We all have a brain, we all have mental health. #YouAreNotAlone.

Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation is a Charity participating in the NASCAR Day Giveathon 2023 a Giving Day event, presented by The NASCAR Foundation.