About Us
Who we are
The Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Our primary fundraising event, held each September, enables us to support organizations focused on mental health initiatives while also contributing to our scholarship program. Each year, the foundation proudly awards a total of $5,000 in scholarships to several local high schools, including Tyler’s alma mater, Dartmouth High School.
Who was Tyler? He was a funny, kind, and loving young man with a deep passion for music. His smile could light up any room, and he loved with his whole heart—often asking, “Why do I love so hard?” This question inspired the meaning behind our logo: LOVE HARD.
Tyler struggled with mental illness and tragically lost his battle to suicide on October 17, 2018—just one day before his 30th birthday. We honor Tyler’s legacy not by how he died, but by how he lived and the impact he had on everyone who knew him.
The mission of this foundation is to help change the lives of those battling mental illness. If we can play even a small role in helping someone who is struggling, then we have achieved what we set out to do.
It’s okay to not be okay. Tell your truth—because everything you want in life exists on the other side of vulnerability. And always remember: you have the power to say, “This is not how my story will end.”
Help Our Cause
WE ARE NOW ON VENMO!! Scan the QR Code to donate. Don’t have Venmo? You can use the PayPal button to donate with Debit/Credit. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals for yearly scholarships and to contribute to resources for mental health.
