On Her Mark

Morgan's Message: Opening Conversations Around Mental Health for Student Athletes

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A year after Morgan Roger's took her own life in 2022, her friends and family got together to turn their pain into purpose. Morgan's Message was born as a way to grieve the full of life, fun-loving sister, friend and teammate, but what it turned into is so much more. The non-profit works with schools across the globe to open conversations around mental health and provide resources. Today,  Co-founder Meaghan Birnie and Ambassador Michaela O'Connor (Boston College Women's Lacrosse Senior Captain) join me to dive in to: 

  • How Morgan's friends and family turned their pain into purpose to honor her life and legacy
  • What being an ambassador means & looks like on campus
  • Morgan's legacy
  • How the Boston College Women's Lacrosse team's 'Sunshine Committee' supports the team throughout the season
  • What motivates the team to keep growing & starting these conversations
  • Dedication Games
  • The significance of the butterfly logo

    • **Content Warning: This conversation does include conversations around mental health.

    If you, or someone you know, is struggling there are resources available at 988lifeline.org 

    Learn more about Morgan's Message: @morgansmessage

    Follow along with BC Women's Lacrosse: @bcwlax

     

    Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

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    On Her MarkBy NBC Sports Boston