Michael Glynn Memorial Coalition

06/01/2026

05/18/2026

Here is the program for the White River High School practice rodeo on Friday, May 22, 2026. Please let me know if any names are miss-spelled, and check to make sure you are listed in every event you entered. Please note the order of events. We don't have a deadline to check-in, but make sure you do check in before your first event. TEAM ROPERS - NOTICE: if your partner's name does NOT have their back number next to it, that means they have not entered. Rope Reis is willing to rope with someone who does not have a partner - let me know if you can and I will add it to the program. Rope can either head or heel.

05/12/2026

So, this is happening tonight. Through a series of events that began with a substance-abuse prevention class I facilitate at our school, Keloland reached out to me requesting a "follow-up" on what has happened since Michael's death in an alcohol-related automobile crash - 20 years ago this month. I said yes. They came to White River last week to video, and what they compiled will be shown tonight, Tuesday, May 12, as their Eye on Keloland segment on the 10:00 p.m. news. I might be too nervous to watch it right away tonight - but I was in the rooms when they interviewed various people (students and school administrators), and all that each of them said made my eyes water. I am very blessed, and grateful, for so many people in my community to support the Michael Glynn Memorial Coalition, and help our family move forward after that tragic event!

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05/01/2026

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04/28/2026

April is National Organ Donation month when the public is made more aware of the importance and impact organ donation can make. I believe it makes a positive impact on both sides - the recipient, and the donor's family. At least it certainly has with our family. A few weeks ago, the lesson I was sharing with one of the middle school classes, was about a teenager who had to have a double lung transplant due to va**ng. It brought about a big discussion about just what organ donation is. I explained, and shared about Michael organs and that we donated them when he died. I told them about the stories keloland did regarding that, and the kids asked to see them. I ended up reaching out to keloland to ask if they had been archived somewhere, and what they did for me was beyond that simple request. They compiled them all together, put it on a youtube channel and sent me the link. Watching it became the last lesson of the year for the middle school students. I know it made an impact with them - many of them told me so. I showed the video compilation to Roger, and it was a hard view for us together. But oh, we are so glad we made the decision to donate our son's organs! Of course, we didn't want him to die. But after he did, and we made that decision, something concretely good came from his death. And we desperately needed that - then, and now. So in honor of National Organ Donation month (and since the month is nearing its end), I am sharing the videos from keloland. Twenty years ago, this happened. It is really hard to believe it has been that long - so much still feels so fresh in my mind. If you are wondering, we are still in touch with Steve and his family, and he is still doing very well! If you are able, check the little "organ donor" box on your driver's license, and make sure your family knows your wishes.

GLYNN

04/25/2026

Due to our current road conditions and weather forecast for today, the Take Back Drugs event we had scheduled for today (Saturday), is postponed. If you do have any you want to get rid of, you can bring them to our office in White River on Monday. Thank you.

04/20/2026

Hey ranchers! If you're getting ready to brand and vaccinate calves, and want a safe place to dispose of needles, we have Sharps Containers for you! Used needles can be placed in these boxes and disposed of at most pharmacy and drug-store locations. We have a variety of sizes of these boxes, and they are FREE to you! Just let me know if you want one (or two, or three) and I'll get it to you. Message me here, or e-mail at [email protected] - Joyce

02/24/2026

We have an ICU box in a 5th grade classroom - a project of our 5th Grade Hope Squad. When students "see" another doing something good, they write it, anonymously, on a piece of paper and put it in the ICU box. When we meet, I open the box and read them aloud. Without my prompting, as I read each of these, the kids all clapped for their classmates! I think this project will grow and grow, as they begin to really notice others doing good!

02/09/2026

There will be school this Friday, February 13. Middle Schoolers - make sure you show up! We're going to have a Board Game afternoon, with snacks, drinks, and PRIZES! Lots of different board games to choose from to play!