Make a Difference for Kids, Inc. is non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization promoting awareness and prevention of cyberbullying and suicide through education. The organization was created in memory of Rachael Neblett, and Kristin Settles, two Mt. Washington, Kentucky teens who died as the result of suicide. Rachael, a victim of cyberstalking, took her life October 9, 2006. Kristin, her close friend and school mate, ended her life on April 2, 2007. The grieving parents and family members, along with concerned business leaders from the small Mt. Washington community were called to action by the tragic death of these two young girls. In April 2007, shortly after Krisitin's death, Make a Difference for Kids, Inc. was founded.

Six months after Kristen's death, another Mt. Washington teen and close friend, Karissa Smith died by suicide. Read Karissa's story

Make a Difference for Kids' mission is :

• To educate the community on the dangers of the internet, especially cyberbullying, and to teach parents and their children how to be safe online.
  
  
• To educate the community on the warning signs of suicide, and how to act vigorously to question, persuade, and refer a suicidal teen for help.
  
  
• To work with school administrators, law enforcement officials, and local government leaders to plan strategies and adopt policies dealing with cyberbullying and teen suicide.

We hope you will take time to read these three girls' stories. Learn what our organization is doing and how you can help.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Kentuckians 15-19 years-old.
Almost as many teens die by suicide as those who die from all natural causes combined.
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Please help us make a difference for kids!
Send donations to:
Make a Difference for Kid's, Inc
People's Bank of Mt. Washington
P.O. Box 95
Mt. Washington, KY 40047

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Make a Difference for Kids
Ride to Survive

The Ride to Survive is an annual motorcycle ride held in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. The proceeds from the ride fund educational programs for cyberbullying and suicide prevention. The "2009 Ride to Survive" funded CHOICES: An Interactive Play on Cyberbullying and Suicide Thank you to all the sponsors and riders of the 2009 Ride to Survive. A special thanks to Value Market in Mt. Washington for hosting the event. Watch the video from the 2009 Ride to Survive. The 2010 Ride to Survive Bike Run will be held June 26, 2010 at the Valu Market in Mt. Washington, KY. Be sure to join in the fun and make a difference for kids as you fund programs to prevent cyberbullying and youth suicide. For more information, contact John Kasey at: john@makeadifferenceforkids.org

“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed,it’s the only thing
that ever has.”

—Margaret Mead