Why Participate
On January 7, 2021, our lives were forever altered, leaving an indelible void in our hearts. Dylan Jacob Buckner, an exceptional 18-year-old high school senior, blessed with numerous friends, outstanding academic achievements, and remarkable athletic talent as the quarterback of the football team, tragically ended his own life. The weight of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with its relentless uncertainty, extinguished 17 years' worth of aspirations and dreams. In honor of Dylan's memory and his unwavering commitment to aiding others, we established the Dylan Buckner Foundation.
About the Cause
The Dylan Buckner Foundation is dedicated to two primary goals. First, we aim to raise awareness that mental health is a disease just like any other, and it is crucial for individuals affected to seek help rather than suffer in silence. Second, we strive to provide financial support for innovative alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical treatments for depression.
Techny Prairie Park and Fields
Thank you for your support!
Techny Prairie Park and Fields
Please join us on Friday, July 7th at 7pm at Techny Prairie Park and Fields for a 5K Glow Run (Walk) in support of the Dylan Buckner Foundation. 100% of funds raised will go to the Dylan Buckner Foundation to support mental health awareness and research.
We are thrilled to announce that this 5K Glow Run (Walk) will be the inaugural fundraising event for facilitated by the recently established DB7 Junior Board in support of the Dylan Buckner Foundation. Led by students from Glenbrook North High School (Julia Bazianos) and New Trier High School (Lily Wolfe), the DB7 Junior Board is passionately dedicated to supporting the foundation's mission. Stay connected with their activities and initiatives by following their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/db7juniorboard/.
If you are a high school student or know someone who might be interested in joining the DB7 Junior Board, please take a moment to complete this form: https://tinyurl.com/4k3y3yu5. Your participation will help shape the future of the board and contribute to its impactful endeavors.
We look forward to your presence at the Glow Run (Walk) as we unite in making a positive difference for mental health awareness and research.