Robert Anthony Eriksson Foundation

Robert Anthony Eriksson Foundation Our mission is 1) to honor and remember Robbie and 2) promote ways to prevent su***de.

Hey, Char here! September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. It is also the month we lost Robbie. Five yea...
09/01/2026

Hey, Char here!

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. It is also the month we lost Robbie.

Five years ago this September, I lost my son Robbie…one of the most treasured gifts God ever entrusted to me…to su***de. I knew the deep pain of losing him, but I did not yet know the road that grief would ask me to walk.

In those first bewildering days, I remember wondering who I was. I had lived so much of my life as Robbie and Lauren’s mom. How could I possibly go forward without my son? The truth is, I didn’t know how.

But here I am.

I did not arrive here by leaving Robbie behind. I came forward carrying him….through tears, prayer, questions, advocacy, memories, and a hope that sometimes felt no larger than my next breath.

As I enter the fifth September since his death, I am willing and able to lean into this month differently. I will tell the truth about su***de and the devastating grief it leaves behind. But I will also carry a message of hope. Survival does not require forgetting. Healing does not erase love. And the way someone died does not define the beauty of the life they lived.

Five years later, I am still Robbie’s mother. I still know his song. I was blessed with a front-row seat…and I will keep helping the world hear it.

Here I am. Hope is still present. And Robbie still sings.

Hey, Char here. Robbie and Lauren’s mom. Today is Robbie’s birthday and I wrote a letter to him and us! Happy Birthda...
08/08/2026

Hey, Char here. Robbie and Lauren’s mom. Today is Robbie’s birthday and I wrote a letter to him and us!

Happy Birthday, Robbie. 💙

Twenty-five years ago today, you made me a mom. August 8 will forever be one of the most beautiful days of my life because it is the day you were born.

I wish more than anything that I could celebrate with you today—to hear your laugh, hug you, and tell you in person how very much I love you. Instead, I will honor the life you lived and the love you left behind.

So today, for Robbie’s birthday, I have a simple request:

Do one intentional act of kindness. 💙💜

Buy someone a cup of coffee. Send the text you’ve been meaning to send. Check on someone who has been quiet. Give a little more grace. Tell someone they matter. Sit with someone who needs to be heard.

It doesn’t have to be big. Kindness rarely does.

If you do something in Robbie’s honor today, I would love for you to share it below—or simply say, “For Robbie.” Maybe together we can fill his birthday with little acts of love scattered everywhere like wildflowers. 🌱

Robbie, my forever is never without you.

Happy Birthday, my beautiful son.
Love, Mom 💙

PS I love this picture of Robbie when he was 5 ❤️

08/04/2026

As summer begins to wind down, we're reminded that healing doesn't happen on a timeline. 💙

This August, the Center for Hope & Healing is offering several opportunities for connection, support, and reflection for those navigating grief and loss. Whether you're looking for community, conversation, or a new way to engage with your grief, we invite you to join us.

Take a look at our upcoming groups and programs.

Learn more on our website 🔗BlueRidgeCare.org

08/04/2026

📚✏️ Virginia Tax-Free Weekend is almost here!

From August 7-9, Virginia shoppers can take advantage of tax-free savings on qualifying purchases. It's the perfect time to get ready for the school year while stretching your budget a little further.

Visit your local Blue Ridge Care Thrift Shop and discover affordable clothing, shoes, accessories, books, and more while supporting compassionate care in our community.

For details on eligible tax-free items, please refer to official Virginia Tax-Free Weekend resources at https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday

💜 Thank you to the Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge 867 for your generous $500 sponsorship in support of our 4th Annual Con...
07/31/2026

💜 Thank you to the Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge 867 for your generous $500 sponsorship in support of our 4th Annual Conversations event.

Although your contribution was received after the event, your support means so much and helps us continue our mission of raising awareness for mental health and su***de prevention. We are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to making a difference in our community.

Thank you for being part of the conversation. 💜

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Thank you, IGO! 💜A huge thank you to the International Association of Government Officials for raising funds during thei...
07/29/2026

Thank you, IGO! 💜
A huge thank you to the International Association of Government Officials for raising funds during their conference this past week to support the RAE Foundation. Your generosity and commitment to our mission mean so much to us. Together, we’re making a difference in mental health awareness and su***de prevention.

There are nights when grief is the reason everyone gathers.And then there are nights when hope quietly becomes the guest...
07/27/2026

There are nights when grief is the reason everyone gathers.

And then there are nights when hope quietly becomes the guest of honor.

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Hey, this is Char—Robbie and Lauren’s mom.

As I reflect on our evening, I wanted to share some of my personal favorites. I know many of you have your own memories too. If you do, would you share them with us? I would especially love to hear them as I’m creating a scrapbook of this year’s event and would be honored to include your reflections.

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One of the most powerful moments was Lauren’s speech.

Our foundation’s motto is We Are Your Voice. That night, Lauren lived those words. After everything she has faced over the past five years, she found the courage to speak honestly about living with mental illness and the hope that comes from knowing you don’t have to face it alone. Watching her stand before that room is something I’ll never forget.

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Another highlight was seeing so many familiar faces —and meeting new ones, including a few of Robbie’s high school classmates. Every conversation reminded me that community is built one relationship at a time.

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We were blessed to hear from speakers who shared not only their expertise but pieces of their own journeys. Their willingness to serve others reminds us that hope often grows from the places where life has asked the most of us. Thank you for being voices of hope in our community.

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And then there was the music.

Our friend Robbie Limon, along with a few impromptu guest singers, reminded us that songs carry entire seasons of our lives. They become more than melodies—they become places we can return to.

Some songs don’t belong to just one person or memory. They become family heirlooms, passed from one generation to the next, gathering both love and loss along the way, until the first few notes feel like opening an old photo album.

That’s what Landslide has become for my family.

From my parents…to me…from me to Lauren.

When Robbie Limon and Cherise sang it Saturday night, the tears came—but they were good tears. Tears of love, remembrance, and gratitude for every season we’ve been given.

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There were so many beautiful moments.

And somewhere between the stories, the music, the tears, and the laughter, something beautiful happened.

Hope quietly became the guest of honor.

Thank you everyone showing up for Robbie, for your own loved ones, and for one another.

Until next year…We are your voice! 💜💙

07/25/2026

Tonight, the chairs will hold stories, hope, and courage.

This banner represents far more than an event. It represents lives that matter, conversations that save lives, and a promise that no one has to walk this road alone.

If one person leaves feeling seen…if one family finds hope…if one life is changed…then every hour of preparation has been worth it.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

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