Rae of Sunshine Foundation

09/01/2026

☀️ Kicking Off September — National Su***de Prevention Month — with Schools, Student Leadership & S.M.I.L.E.s! ☀️

I started this fall at LaRue County High School, and what a wonderful school! I was greeted at the front door by Jet, their therapy dog — so you know it was going to be a good day. 💛

The students were excited to get out of class. 🤣 But more importantly, they were so respectful and really listened to our message of hope, the importance of their own story, and how they can help others.

Afterwards, the hugs and quiet whispers students shared with me were heartfelt. Our students are really trying to make it in this world, and sometimes they just need to know that someone sees them, hears them, and cares.

And then I received the sweetest surprise. 💛 Two young ladies who are FFA members ran back to their classroom to bring me the coins they make sure every student receives. How awesome is that?! Their group held a fundraiser and chose to use those funds to put something meaningful into the hands of every student — something that might help when they need it most.

It immediately reminded me of Mr. Dale Dobson and the work he did as he traveled across Kentucky. There is something pretty special about seeing students decide to take ACTION to make a difference.

That’s student leadership.
That’s hope.
That’s what S.M.I.L.E. is all about. ☀️

So during Su***de Prevention Month, let’s all smile a little more — and pay attention to those who aren’t.

Reach out. Check on someone. Send a card. Make a phone call. Sit and listen. And if someone isn’t “OKAY,” offer to help them find the support they need.

Sometimes the smallest action can remind someone that they matter and they are not alone. 💛

***dePreventionMonth 😊💕☀️

08/25/2026

1st stop this Fall—LaRue Co High School! Since March of 2019, over 300 different events, over 96k people, over 45k miles and over 70k in scholarships. Plenty of work to be done and today is another example of schools and students doing great things. ☀️💕😊

08/25/2026

Thank you for your support! See you Sept 4th. 😊☀️💕

08/24/2026

And this….my grandbaby, Taylor’s namesake, wearing Taylor’s dress! Listen, GOD does amazing things and giving me a grandbaby that is so much like her when she was this age, is over-the-top! She has blue eyes (neither mommy or daddy do), blonde curly hair, and those little cheeks. My heart! And by the way, I sure wish you could find clothes like this now days—little girls or even little boys need to be little—not grown up. No one or nothing will ever replace Taylor Rae but I appreciate these kinds of moments—especially with my family. We will see you again Taylor Rae and I promise your nieces will know you and love you! ☀️💕😊

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

We have our first four sponsors for the 8th Annual Rae of ☀️ Game on Sept 4th at Bethlehem! 💕☀️😊🏈

08/21/2026

It’s our 8th Annual Rae of ☀️ Football game! It the opening home game of Bethlehem vs Seneca, Friday, September 4th!

You can order on-line at raeofsunshineky.org or at the BKStore in Springfield! Questions …message me. There is a reason I call myself the traveling tee shirt lady! 🤣☀️😊

Would you like to help ROS sponsor the gear, the handouts for the crowd and future scholarships. If so, comment below or private message me, we will add your logo to the shirts. Three levels…250, 150, 100 will get your company’s logo or name on the back of every shirt. Creating support system for our students’ mental health is important! Sponsor an event that really hits home for so many—mental health awareness and su***de prevention.☀️🏈😊

08/05/2026

It’s more than just stocking tees, it’s about getting to hug the person you’ve know forever and catch-up. Friendships mean so much regardless of the amount of time in between visits! Always appreciate all the support!

08/03/2026

So excited to see this happening! Please share this opportunity! ☀️💕😊

07/29/2026

☀️Summer break is almost over, but that means Rae of Sunshine is gearing up for another school year filled with opportunities to share hope, smiles, and resources.

I spent Sunday afternoon in the garage sorting through supplies, resources, and a few fun goodies that we’ll hand out at community events and school visits. Every bag we pack and every conversation we have is another opportunity to share Taylor Rae’s story—to remind others that their story matters, that it’s okay to ask for help, and that taking care of both our mental and physical health is important.

We have two stops this week!

💙 First, I’ll be leading a CODE RED training. CODE RED is an incredible universal tool that helps people create a plan for a really, really bad day. I’m honored to be a certified CODE RED trainer and to help bring this important resource to our communities.

📚 Second, we’ll be at a school’s Readifest, sharing resources, smiles, and encouragement with students and families as they prepare for a new school year.

The fall calendar is already beginning to fill up, and that always excites me—not because of the events themselves, but because of the amazing people we meet along the way who are working every day to make the world a little brighter.

Here’s to a school year filled with kindness, connection, hope, and lots of smiles. Let’s make this the best one yet! ☀️💙