"I know that what I'm doing, my purpose-driven thing, is important."
Disney "The Power of Joy" creator Tony Weaver knows the power of stories to save lives-because they saved his. From a bullied kid struggling with his mental health to an Eisner-nominated author, he's using his voice to help children see themselves as heroes too.
"This is about people, not about politics," Mark Henson of The Trevor Project said. "We can disagree on different issues, but we should all agree, Republicans, Independents and Democrats, that we come together to help support our youth."
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
Mike Wood, the founder of LeapFrog, has died at the age of 72. His brother told The New York Times, Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and before the disease progressed, chose to end his life through physician-assisted suicide.
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline's specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth as a way to cut back on funding for next year's discretionary budget for mental health, according to an internal document reviewed by CNN.