What We Are Fighting For
GLOW is fighting to advocate for our youth who suffer from disparities that cause them to suffer from mental illness. Mental illness is a broad term in our battle including: depression, anxiety, ADD, OCD, anger, PTSD, addictive behaviors, schizophrenia, bipolar, eating disorders and more. We want to offer resources to bridge the gap between their realities and what is needed to assist in their overall financial, social, physical, and mental health. We aim to promote positive self-identity and resiliency, increase awareness of mental health, erase stigmas. Subsequently, our hope is to help liberate our young adults from gun violence.
Our STORY
Elaina Quinn Mammen was tragically taken from this world in an act of gun violence December 10, 2022. She possessed a heart that offered love like an endless fountain. She gave freely to anyone in need. Her smile lit even the darkest room. She was only 19 years old. The Go Light Our World (GLOW) Project was created to celebrate her life and to honor her strength and love for humanity. To honor every life taken by gun violence, and also to shine light and offer love and support to young adults of Kentucky.
Our MISSION
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Educate our youth and young adults about self-esteem issues.
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Remove stigma that revolves around mental health, emphasizing that it is ok to not be ok. Being vulnerable with others by being honest about one's mental health and asking for help should be applauded and visualized as a positive step towards progress.
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Boundary setting with our kids - Let your yes be yes and your no be no. You do not have to be doing something "wrong," to still get hurt. Boundaries can become blurred especially if you surround yourself by others who are involved with unsafe behavior. Their attitudes can end up influencing your behavior and possibly negative events.
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End gun violence with our youth and young adults.
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Remember and honor victims of gun violence from our local community.
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Support our local youth and young adults with academic and athletic club resources.
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Offer recourse to family members who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
Our Work
Jock Sutherland Classic
We have been a proud sponsor of The Jock Sutherland Classic since 2023. We use this event to spread awareness of Gun Violence and our Mission at The GLOW Project.
