The Do It For Dylan Project

10/10/2026

Every story matters. Every voice deserves to be heard. 💚

Throughout Mental Illness Awareness Week, we've explored how scientific discoveries, diverse perspectives, early support, and lived experience can help shape a better future for mental health care.

But progress isn't just about what we learn. It's also about how we listen, who we include, and what we do with that knowledge.

When people living with mental illness share their experiences, they can help challenge stigma, inform research, improve approaches to care, and create stronger communities of support.
On this World Mental Health Day, we're closing the week with a reminder: Real voices can lead to real change.

Together, we can keep turning science into hope.

Explore more stories and resources at NAMI.org/miaw.


to learn more.

09/24/2026

Our Scholarship Cycle is still OPEN!

This scholarship is for any Ottawa County student or recent graduate who is pursuing a career in the trades.

Scholarship Eligibility:
- Must be a current high school student or recent Ottawa County high school graduate
- Ottawa County resident planning to attend a trade/vocational school or program (Examples: Penta, Owens Community College, Ohio Technical College, etc.)
- 2.0 GPA or higher

Additional Documents Needed:
- High School Transcript
- One non-family member letter of recommendation

Applications can be found here: https://forms.gle/t8MEqhHUrFDfusVX9

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us here OR email us at [email protected]

Thank you!

09/23/2026

We're still reliving the day from the Dylan Everett Cruise & Car Show held on September 12th.

Congratulations to our winners!

The Best Overhaul Winner:
'55 Chevy Truck- Wyatt Steinmiller

The Kid's Choice Winner:
1968 Chevy Camaro- Dee Hathaway

The Best in Show Winner:
1942 Chevy Truck- Chuck Devore

Dylan's Choice:
2000 Daihatsu Mira Gino- John Klaehn

Thank you to our trophy sponsors: Pat & Son Towing & Recovery LLC and BB Travel and Tours!

09/21/2026

Thank you to The Beacon for joining us at the 4th Dylan Everett Cruise & Car Show a few weekends ago and sharing our mission.

09/19/2026

We were honored to spend our morning at the Ottawa County Prevention Coalition Su***de Awareness Walk.
Despite the weather, we had meaningful conversations with the community, mental health resources and organizations. 💙💜

Thank you OCPC for hosting this event and letting The Do it For Dylan Project share our story.

09/17/2026

Hope to see you on Saturday for the Ottawa County Prevention Coalition Su***de Awareness Walk! 💜💙

Now that we are all wrapped up from Overdose Awareness Day, it is time to get ready for the Su***de Awareness Walk! We are happy to announce that Serendipity Sips will be present so that you can come see us and treat yourself to one of their lovely beverages! We are definitely excited for their new fall menu!

We hope that you join us to continue raising awareness for this important cause! As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions!

09/15/2026

The winner of the smoker set and chill chest is.......Carleigh Malik! 🎉

09/12/2026

Cars are filing in!
We've got some really cool things to see in our Touch a Truck area.
Our mental health resources are already connecting with the community and making an impact!

Stop by the Oak Harbor High School from 9AM-1PM

Food trucks
Vendors
Raffle Prizes
And more.
💜💙

09/10/2026

💜💙

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 🌍

Su***de touches all of us, but it takes all of us to prevent it.

We all have a role to play in checking in on a neighbor, starting open conversations, advocating for resources, or simply listening without judgment when someone is struggling.

Today, OSPF joins communities across Ohio and around the world to stand in unity, honor the lives lost, support survivors, and build a world where everyone knows they are never alone.

Visit ohiospf.org to learn more and access community resources.

📲 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.

***depreventionday ***depreventionawarenessmonth

09/09/2026

As we prepare for the Dylan Everett Cruise & Car Show, we wanted to send an updated route map for the Cruise portion of the event. At 1pm, car show participants are encouraged to take part in the cruise through town. Here is the route map for Saturday.

Can't make it to the car show? Stop outside the cruise route and check out the hot rods as they make their way by! 🏎️👋

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 12th
Time: 9AM-1PM
Where: Oak Harbor High School
Features: Vendors, Food Trucks, Mental Health Resources, Touch-a-Truck, 50/50, Raffle Prizes, and more.