The 2024-25 GEM Art Contest will launch on October 10, 2024

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Gem Project Dayton Founder and Director

Leigh Ann Fulford

I am a local volunteer who is passionate about suicide prevention. Why? I do not want anyone to go through the pain that our family and friends experienced when my sister died by suicide in 2005. I am a certified master trainer in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), QPR, & Working Minds; an active volunteer for the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition; and co-founder of The Out of the Darkness Walk in Dayton. My goal is to educate people about mental health and to reduce the stigma and shame of suicide by talking about it.

Archbishop Alter High School

Reese Hornick

I am Brace Redmond, a senior at Centerville High School. I am an active member of the Centerville Coeds Varsity Dance Team and Student Council. My sophomore year I became a member of Centerville’s Hope Squad. Through Hope Squad I have helped my fellow students navigate mental health struggles. Being a GEM team member gives me the opportunity to reach others outside of my school. Mental health affects so many teenagers, and my heart is called to help those affected by it.

Kettering Fairmont High School

Josiah Hall

I am a senior at Fairmont High school. I play soccer and am also involved in various organizations at Fairmont, which includes photography for a lot of the sports. I joined Hope Squad in 7th grade and got more and more involved every year. After losing my best friend to suicide freshman year, I truly realized how much mental health matters in everyday life. By joining GEM, I hope to spread suicide and mental health awareness as well as getting the community more involved in mental health awareness.

Oakwood High School

Griffin Greear

I am a junior at Oakwood High School and excited to be part of the GEM Project! I love running with the cross country team and participate in tons of theater around the Dayton area. I am so excited to make a difference in the community by helping bring this wonderful project to life.

Oakwood High School

Rylee Bourne

I am a Freshman at Oakwood High School and a member of Hope Squad.

Oakwood High School

Daisy Jones

I am a freshman at Oakwood High School and a member of Hope Squad.

Beavercreek High School

Bella Kuhl

I am a sophomore at Beavercreek High School and a new member of the GEM Project Dayton Team.

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