The Carson J Spencer Foundation Blog: Rocky Mtn. News Article: Tragic End Didn't Dim Bright Star

Friday, June 22, 2007

Rocky Mtn. News Article: Tragic End Didn't Dim Bright Star

Sally Spencer-Thomas and The Carson J Spencer Foundation are featured in a great Rocky Mountain News Article from June 19th, 2007.

June 19, 2007

Massaro: Tragic end didn't dim 'bright star'

Sally Spencer-Thomas' brother was the one she looked up to, the one who could make her laugh until her sides hurt, the one who dared her to be great.

And then her brother, Carson J. Spencer, did something that broke her heart. He killed himself.

He had suffered from mental illness - bipolar disorder. And it finally overtook him.

Read the rest of this terriffic article by clicking here.

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Who We Are:

Vision: We envision a world where leaders and communities are dedicated to sustaining a passion for living

Mission: Elevating the Conversation to Make Suicide Prevention a Health and Safety Priority

The Carson J Spencer Foundation uses innovation to create a world where leaders and communities are committed to sustaining a passion for living. We imagine a world where people no longer have to suffer in silence, but can reach out and get the help they need, and the help is given compassionately.

The Carson J Spencer Foundation was established in 2005 to preserve the memory of Carson J. Spencer, who took his life after a difficult battle with bipolar disorder on December 7th, 2004. Through the continuing legacy of this foundation, we hope to honor the man that brought so much good into the world by helping others.