Xan You Matter Foundation

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives taken, the families forever changed, and the courage shown on September 11. 🇺🇸

Days of remembrance can bring grief, trauma, and difficult emotions to the surface. If today feels heavy, you do not have to carry it alone.

When you call or text 988, you are connected with a trained crisis counselor who will listen without judgment, ask about your safety, and help you identify a safer next step.

You do not need to have the perfect words. You do not even need to know exactly what you need.

You can contact 988 for yourself or because you are concerned about someone you love. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Save 988 in your phone today. You may never need it, but one day you may be grateful it is there. 💛💙🌻

If there is immediate danger, call 911.

You matter. Every day.

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09/09/2026

A look back at last year’s Rock the Stigma. 💛 This year may look a little different, but our mission remains the same: every person, every story, every life matters.

Help us raise $20,000 for hope. Donate today through the link in our bio. 💙🌻

They matter. You matter.

09/09/2026

💛 LISTEN WITHOUT FIXING

When someone shares that they are hurting, your first job is not to solve everything. It is to help them feel heard.

Try saying:

“Thank you for telling me.”

“I’m here with you.”

“You don’t have to face this alone.”

“Let’s find support together.”

Avoid minimizing their pain, comparing their experience, or rushing to offer advice. Presence first. Solutions later.

You can be compassionate without having every answer. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is listen and stay. 💛💙🌻

If you or someone you care about needs emotional support, call or text 988. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

This Su***de Prevention Month, help the Xan You Matter Foundation continue providing mental health education, school wellness programs, and resources for young people and families.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 for hope.

Donate today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/you-matter-dollar20k-for-hope

The Xan You Matter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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09/08/2026

💛 ASK THE DIRECT QUESTION

If you are worried about someone, it is okay to say the word su***de.

Ask calmly and directly:

“Are you thinking about su***de?”

You do not need the perfect words. Listen without judgment, take their answer seriously, and remind them they do not have to face this alone.

If they say yes, stay with them and call or text 988 together for support and guidance. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

This Su***de Prevention Month, we are working toward our $20,000 goal for 2026 to help the Xan You Matter Foundation continue providing mental health education, school wellness programs, and resources for young people and families.

Every donation helps us create more conversations, more connection, and more hope.

Donate today through the link in our bio or visit:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/you-matter-dollar20k-for-hope

The Xan You Matter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

You matter. Every day. 💛💙🌻

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09/02/2026

27 for Xan 👦🏻💙

Today, September 2, Xan would have turned 27 years old. This photo is from the last birthday we celebrated together. I had no idea how deeply I would treasure this hug, this kiss, and this ordinary moment that would become anything but ordinary.

Today, I’m choosing not to focus on the years we didn’t get. I want to celebrate that Xan lived. He was loved. He mattered. And he still matters.

For his 27th birthday, I’m asking 27 people to give $27 in his honor. 💙 Your gift helps the Xan You Matter Foundation continue supporting youth mental health, creating hope, and reminding young people that they are not alone, their lives have value, and their stories are worth continuing.

Can’t give $27? Give what you can. Share this post. Or remind someone today that they matter.

Happy 27th birthday, mijo. 👦🏻💙🌻
i would give anything for one more birthday hug!

27 people. $27. For Xan. 💙

Donate at xanyoumatter.org or through the link in our bio.

Prefer $27 directly to :

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/you-matter-dollar20k-for-hope

The Xan You Matter Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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09/02/2026

Tomorrow would have been Xan’s 27th birthday.

As September begins, so does a meaningful month of fundraising for the Xan You Matter Foundation.

Tomorrow, we’ll share a special way you can honor Xan and help us continue supporting youth mental health, creating hope, and reminding others that they matter. 💛💙🌻

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08/27/2026

Dolly Parton gave the world so much more than music.

She was a philanthropist, a mental health advocate, and a beautiful example of what it means to lead with kindness, generosity, and acceptance.

She reminded us that true wealth is not measured by what we have, but by the love, hope, and grace we give to others.

May we honor Dolly’s legacy by checking on one another, making space for honest conversations, and reminding the people around us that they matter.

Thank you, Dolly, for leaving this world brighter, kinder, and filled with more hope. 💛🌻

07/26/2026

Hope belongs everywhere. 💛
Today, another Xan You Matter Foundation sticker found its home at a local bar in the heart of Tempe.

At first glance, it may seem like an unusual place. But think about it… people gather here to celebrate, connect, unwind, laugh, and sometimes quietly carry burdens no one else can see.

If one person pauses, scans the QR code, and finds hope, it’s worth it.

That’s why we continue to place these reminders throughout our community. Because you never know when someone needs to be reminded that they matter.

Hope should be as easy to find as your next cup of coffee… or your next night out.

Bring Hope. Raise Awareness. End the Stigma.

If you come across one of our stickers, snap a photo, scan the QR code, and help us spread the message.

💛

06/19/2026

💔 As Xan’s mom, I don’t see a headline. I see pain.

I see a woman who was hurting.

I see children whose lives will never be the same.

I see another heartbreaking reminder that mental health deserves the same urgency, compassion, and attention as physical health.

Please don’t ignore the signs.

Please don’t dismiss the cries for help.

Please don’t assume someone else will check in.

One conversation.

One text.

One “How are you, really?”

It could save a life.

Today, my heart is with her children, her newborn fighting for life, and every family carrying the unimaginable weight of loss.

If you are struggling, please reach out. If someone comes to you hurting, please listen.

You matter. More than you know.

💛 Debra E-Leon
Founder, Xan You Matter Foundation
Xan You Matter Foundation

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📞 Call or Text 988 if you or someone you know is struggling. Help is available 24/7. 💛💙🌻

www.xanyoumatter.org

A pregnant mom of six who died by su***de at a Phoenix Motel 6 had cried out on Facebook. Now, her newborn is fighting for his life. What to know. See link below ⬇️

📸 provided by Embre Abraham

06/03/2026

June is Pride Month. 🌈💛
At Xan You Matter Foundation, we believe every person deserves to feel seen, valued, supported, and loved exactly as they are.

Mental health challenges impact people from every walk of life, but LGBTQ+ youth continue to face disproportionately higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. That’s why creating spaces of belonging, acceptance, and connection matters.

You never know what someone is carrying behind a smile. A kind word, a listening ear, or simply reminding someone they matter can make a difference.

This month and every month, we stand for compassion, understanding, and mental health support for all.

You are loved.
You belong.
You matter. 💛💙🌻