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OK2BX Foundation OUR MOTIVATION
The OK2BX Foundation was created to honor our daughter and sister Eleanor who took her life in May 2021 at the young age of 17.

OUR MISSION
Empower diverse communities through arts, education & cultural experiences,
fostering kindness, understanding, and acceptance,
and recognizing shared humanity as the commonality that unites us. Every day as Eleanor and her siblings Carson and Spencer were headed out for the day, their father Brent would yell “It’s Okay to Be Extraordinary.”

Eleanor embodied everything OK2BX stands for. She made an impact on so many people. She cared what people thought and how they fit in. She had a habit of “calling people in” instead of “calling them out” when she didn’t agree with their view. She made people feel included and comfortable, and she was considered a best friend by many. Our hope is that the foundation will carry on her legacy of inclusivity.

13 Nights of Kindness starts tonight!For Night 1, we’re keeping it simple: Send the text.Reach out to someone you haven’...
10/12/2026

13 Nights of Kindness starts tonight!

For Night 1, we’re keeping it simple: Send the text.

Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Tell them you miss them, you’re thinking about them, or just ask how they’re doing.

It only takes a few seconds to remind someone they’re not forgotten.

Who are you texting tonight?

Something kind is coming… 🎃Tomorrow, we’re kicking off "13 Nights of Kindness", a Halloween countdown with a little less...
10/12/2026

Something kind is coming… 🎃

Tomorrow, we’re kicking off "13 Nights of Kindness", a Halloween countdown with a little less trick and a lot more treat.

For 13 days leading up to Halloween, we’ll share one simple kindness challenge each day. Some will encourage you to show up for the people around you, some will help you connect with someone who might need it, and one or two might even challenge you to show a little more kindness to yourself.

Because you never know what someone else is carrying, and even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference.

Your first challenge drops tomorrow.

Are you in?

Before writing a scene, figure out what each character wants from it.Maybe they want information, an apology, approval, ...
10/06/2026

Before writing a scene, figure out what each character wants from it.

Maybe they want information, an apology, approval, or simply to get out of the room. When characters want different things, even an ordinary conversation can create conflict and become more interesting to watch.

QUICK TIP: Write each character’s goal at the top of the scene before you start. Then ask: What’s stopping them from getting it?

You don’t have to become someone else to be worthy of your own story.One of the most powerful things we can teach young ...
10/05/2026

You don’t have to become someone else to be worthy of your own story.

One of the most powerful things we can teach young people is to embrace who they are, believe in what they bring to the table, and know that they don’t have to fit someone else’s definition of who they should be.

As Ralph says in Wreck-It Ralph, “There’s no one I’d rather be than me.”

At OK2BX, that’s a message we’ll always get behind. 💙

IT’S OFFICIAL: Submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival are NOW OPEN!We’re looking for high school filmmakers ready ...
10/01/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL: Submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival are NOW OPEN!

We’re looking for high school filmmakers ready to share their stories, creativity, and unique perspectives with us. Films can be up to 10 minutes long, and students and schools can submit more than one film.

Don’t wait until the final cut. Take advantage of Early Bird submissions and send us your film today.

Submit your film on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/ok2bxfilmfestival

TOMORROW.Early Bird submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival officially open October 1!Your story deserves to be see...
09/30/2026

TOMORROW.

Early Bird submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival officially open October 1!

Your story deserves to be seen, and we’re looking for the next generation of filmmakers ready to share their creativity, perspective, and voice.

Final export? Check. Credits? Check. Film ready to go? Then we’ll see you tomorrow.

Four days to go!Early Bird submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival open October 1.This is your chance to take the s...
09/27/2026

Four days to go!

Early Bird submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival open October 1.

This is your chance to take the story you’ve been writing, filming, editing, and perfecting and put it on the big screen.

High school filmmakers, this is your sign to finish those final edits. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating.

Submissions open October 1.

09/26/2026
September is Su***de Prevention Month, a reminder that checking in, speaking up, and knowing where to turn for support c...
09/25/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a reminder that checking in, speaking up, and knowing where to turn for support can make a difference.

Whether you’re struggling yourself or worried about someone you care about, you don’t have to navigate it alone. There are people and organizations ready to listen, support, and help you take the next step.

Save this post so these resources are there when you need them, and share it with someone in your community. You never know who may need it today.

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Calling all young filmmakers: your next big screen moment could start here.Early Bird submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Fil...
09/24/2026

Calling all young filmmakers: your next big screen moment could start here.

Early Bird submissions for the 2027 OK2BX Film Festival open in ONE WEEK!

Whether you’re working on a short film, animation, smartphone film, or a story that celebrates kindness and inclusion, we want to see what you create.

Mark your calendar for October 1 and get your film ready to submit!

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