Zia Larson's Ray of Light Foundation

07/13/2026

We proudly salute the Therapy Fund Foundation, their leadership, participants and partners on their successful Reclaim Wellness conference. Organizations like this are making a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families by prioritizing culturally competent and inclusive care for communities of color.

07/10/2026

✨ Three unforgettable experiences. Two inspiring days. One shared mission. ✨

For the past 10 years, the Zia Larson Ray of Light Foundation has been creating spaces where conversations become connections, connections become community, and community becomes healing.

This September, we invite you to celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a weekend dedicated to hope, mental wellness, education, and the power of coming together.

💛 Friday, September 11
The Art & Science of Healing
Gathering of Light 10th Anniversary Luncheon & Symposium
Join thought leaders, advocates, healthcare professionals, and community members for an inspiring day of learning, meaningful dialogue, and collective action.

💛 Saturday Morning, September 12
MEND in Motion 10th Annual Walk Run
Walk. Run. Connect. Heal. Whether you participate in memory of a loved one, in support of your own journey, or to stand with those impacted by mental health challenges, every step brings hope.

💛 Saturday Evening, September 12
Faith, Culture and the Power of Healing
10 Years Rooted in Light Community Reception
Celebrate a decade of impact as we honor our community, our partners, and the many lives that have helped illuminate the path toward healing.

Whether you attend one event or all three, you’ll become part of a community that believes healing is possible, stigma can be broken, and no one should have to walk their journey alone.

🎟️ Tickets, sponsorships, and registration are now available at https://www.ziasrayoflight.org

We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you.

07/10/2026

Organizations are stronger together when we unite around a shared mission to change lives. 💛

The Zia Larson Ray of Light Foundation was honored to attend the Therapy Fund Foundation’s Reclaiming Wellness Conference on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Seattle.

Founded by Ashley McGirt-Adair, MSW, LICSW—therapist, author, speaker, and Founder & CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation—Reclaiming Wellness is the West Coast’s first BIPOC-led behavioral health conference dedicated to advancing culturally responsive mental health care, healing, and wellness for historically underserved communities. Ashley’s work, including her powerful book, The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care, continues to inspire meaningful conversations and action around equitable access to mental health services.

It was especially meaningful for our Founder, Verneta Seaton, to attend alongside Sheri Stephens, LMHC, ATR, who will facilitate the Zia Larson Ray of Light Foundation’s new Art Therapy Collaboration launching this September. Together, we are expanding opportunities for healing through creativity, connection, and community.

Events like Reclaiming Wellness remind us that when organizations collaborate rather than compete, our collective impact grows. Healing happens in community, and together we are illuminating pathways to hope, resilience, and recovery.

✨ Join us this September as we celebrate 10 years of illuminating the path to mental health recovery!

🧠 The Art & Science of Healing: Gathering of Light 10th Anniversary Luncheon & Symposium
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026

🚶🏽‍♀️ 10th Annual Walk • Run • MEND in Motion
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026

Together, we are breaking stigma, building community, and reminding every person that they are a Ray of Light.

💜 Learn more, register, or support our mission and events at
https://www.ziasrayoflight.org


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12/27/2025

Resources and help are available.

Caregivers often say the same thing: “I just needed someone who understands.”

That’s exactly who you’ll find when you contact the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine.

Our trained specialists are caregivers themselves. They know the worry, the late nights, the confusion, the hope, and the exhaustion.

If you’re feeling unseen or overwhelmed, connection can make a real difference.

📞 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), press “4”
💬 Text Family → 62640

You’re not alone, and you deserve support from someone who’s been there. Learn more at nami.org/family.

12/27/2025

12/27/2025

This season, we’re reminded that light shows up most beautifully in the moments we choose each other.

To every family, community, and supporter walking alongside us in mental health awareness, advocacy, and healing—we see you, we honor you, and we are grateful for you.

May your holidays be filled with peace, compassion, connection, and gentle joy.
And may the year ahead bring brighter days, honest conversations, courageous care, and a world with more understanding and equity for every mind.

We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and a Happy New Year!

Thank you for helping us carry the light forward.

With love,
Zia Larson Ray of Light Foundation✨🌟💫




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12/02/2025

Today, your Giving Tuesday gift continues that legacy. It fuels programs, supports families, and keeps Zia’s spirit alive in the most meaningful ways.

Thank you for shining with us… and for helping us carry this light into the next decade. 🌟 - https://mailchi.mp/20673624d912/httpswwwclassyorggive656307donationcheckout

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we pause to look back… all the way to 2016, when our very first walk-run began with a small group of people who believed that healing — real healing — is both an art and a science.

What started as a single event in Zia’s honor has grown into a decade of connection, courage, and community. Over the years, you’ve walked with us, stood with us, and carried this mission forward — lighting the way for families navigating mental health challenges, grief, and hope.

And now, as we prepare to celebrate ten years in 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has shared their stories, donated, volunteered, and helped this foundation become a beacon of light.

Today, your Giving Tuesday gift continues that legacy. It fuels programs, supports families, and keeps Zia’s spirit alive in the most meaningful ways.




Thank you for shining with us… and for helping us carry this light into the next decade

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we pause to look back… all the way to 2016, when our very first walk-run began with a small group of people who believed that healing — real healing — is both an art and a science.

What started as a single event in Zia’s honor has grown into a decade of connection, courage, and community. Over the years, you’ve walked with us, stood with us, and carried this mission forward — lighting the way for families navigating mental health challenges, grief, and hope.

And now, as we prepare to celebrate ten years in 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has shared their stories, donated, volunteered, and helped this foundation become a beacon of light.

Today, your Giving Tuesday gift continues that legacy. It fuels programs, supports families, and keeps Zia’s spirit alive in the most meaningful ways.




Thank you for shining with us… and for helping us carry this light into the next decade