In December 2021, I lost my best friend...my Grandson...to Suicide.

Never again will I be able to hold him and try to help him. Never again will he bring joy to his friends and family. Never again will he play football, the sport he so loved. Never again will I be able to say, "I am here for you, and I love you".

I have come to learn that Aiden was struggling with chronic depression and anxiety, which is not rare and over 47,000 Americans die by suicide each year while over 20 million suffer from depression.

By creating this memorial fund, I hope to raise awareness of the serious threat that mental illness can pose, and there are treatment options that could help overcome mental illness.

It begins with "IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING". Social media is a big part of social and creative life for many teenagers and children, with benefits that include connection, learning and creativity.

However, parents who recognize the extreme dangers of cyberbullying and it's impersonal and sometimes harmful influences have a fighting chance.

Aiden was a life-long camper at Camp Stella Maris, which offers an internet free experience where our children and grandchildren can experience the pleasures of life while creating lifelong friendships.

The Aiden J. Mike Memorial Campership

will provide a week-long overnight camping experience at Camp Stella Maris each year for one student from the Livonia CSD and one student from the Honeoye CSD. Working in conjunction with counselors from both schools, we are offering this FREE annual experience to students between the ages of 10 and 15 years.

Aiden J. Mike Memorial Campership

By Camp Stella Maris

Aiden J. Mike Memorial Campership

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