The Hunter James Nordlof Be KIND Foundation

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

Today is the day!

See you in Baudette for Stick it to Stigma💚

02/05/2026

Join us for an exciting night on the ice on February 12th at 6:00pm in Baudette as we come together to Stick it to Stigma! We are excited to partner with the The Hunter James Nordlof Be KIND Foundation and International Falls ISD 361 and Lake of the Woods School 390 to reduce mental health stigma while we cheer on our favorite teams!

What is stigma?
Mental health stigma can look like:
-Believing someone is weak because they struggle with anxiety or depression
-Avoiding or judging people who seek therapy or take medication for mental health
-Using harmful labels or jokes about mental illness

💚Fighting stigma means creating a culture where mental health is seen as important, normal, and treatable, and where seeking help is encouraged and supported.

Come join us in sticking it to stigma on February 12th! More to come!

01/30/2026

It's that time of year again! Stick it to Stigma is back!💚🏒

This will be the 4th annual Stick it to Stigma and will be hosted in Baudette this year on Thursday February 12th. Mark your calendars and help us spread the word!

And just like last year, we will be honoring another winner for the Mental Health Impact Award for the school that shows the most mental health spirit. Decorate, special projects, music, whatever you can do to help us end the stigma! The trophy is currently cozy and warm at Lake of the Woods School as they edged International Falls last year. Will it be back to back champs for the Bears or will the Broncos even the score?

And teachers, we also have you covered this year with another chance to win the Stanley Cup! Just like last year, two teachers from International Falls and two teachers from Lake of the Woods will hoist their very own, custom Stick it to Stigma Stanley Cup!

Looking forward to another fantastic Stick it to Stigma💚

08/04/2025

After much reflection, I have made the excruciating but necessary decision to take a pause from my work with the Hunter J. Nordlof BE KIND Foundation to focus on my physical and mental health.

This mission means the world to me - it was born out of love, loss and the deep desire to make a difference. But just as we encourage others to prioritize their physical and mental well-being, I am learning to take my own advice and give myself the same compassion. I have some autoimmune issues that I have been struggling with for several years and the stress that comes with the projects/events of the foundation has exacerbated my symptoms.

While I step away to heal, please know this is not the end - just a necessary moment of “pause”. I look forward to returning when the time is right. I am so grateful for your continued support, patience and understanding during this time. Please keep being kind to others and yourself! ♥️

06/21/2025

This is so AMAZING!!! Thank you so much Ashton Aery for choosing our foundation to receive this generous donation! The funds will go towards our second annual Hope Lights the Night Walk for Su***de Prevention on Saturday, September 6th at TimberMill Park. ♥️♥️♥️

For a $5 donation, our team can wear jeans on the third Friday of each month. At the end of the month, one lucky associate gets the opportunity to donate the funds to a local nonprofit!

In May, Ashton Aery selected The Hunter James Nordlof Be KIND Foundation to receive the $385 raised through Denim4Charity. This nonprofit’s mission is to provide public awareness and education on su***de prevention and to inspire compassion through kindness.

05/21/2025

I meant to share this sooner…Hunter is all lit up in green for Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 There is not a day that passes that we don’t think about you, miss you and wish you were alive again!! Wear green in support of this month and next month - Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month! We love you Hunter James Nordlof! 😢
If you are struggling, please reach out for help!!!

05/14/2025

The Hunter J. Nordlof BE KIND Foundation wants to express so much gratitude to Lake of the Woods School for allowing our nonprofit to decorate the front school entrance again this year, provide resources, and for the permission to assemble and give all students K-12 their resource/goody bags for Mental Health Awareness Month! In addition, we couldn’t forget to include Teacher Appreciation bags for the hard work they all do! Our foundation also has to include a huge thank you to ANI Pharmaceuticals for helping us with the printing of the thousands of pages of resources for the students at LOW School for a second year in a row! This project was a labor of love and we are so blessed to be able to give back to our students and teachers! Thank you again to LOW School and ANI Pharmaceuticals for another amazing collaboration!! Show your support of Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing green! 💚💚💚

05/05/2025

UPDATE: Just a reminder the deadline is tomorrow evening at midnight to submit your application! ♥️ This scholarship to assist in post-secondary education is only available to students graduating from Lake of the Woods High School or students who reside in the Lake of the Woods School District, but attend an alternative online school or are homeschooled. * This scholarship is only available to students graduating that do not have any bullying reports on file within the 2024-2025 school year. If you have any questions or need an application emailed to you, message Jennifer at our foundation email: [email protected]

05/01/2025

We’re joining Mental Health America’s campaign this May to help spread the word that the time to take action for our mental health is NOW.

Learn more at mhanational.org/may