About
The Smith Family
The Smith Family
The Smith Family
Stephanie and Ernie met in 1989 at Edinburgh High School when they were 15 and 17 years old. They married 3 years later, and welcomed their first child, Chelsea, shortly thereafter. As the family got settled in Taylorsville, IN, they celebrated the birth of their son, Austin, in 1997. In 2007, the family relocated to Avon, where they still live today. Continue reading →
Event History
The Smith Family
The Smith Family
In March of 2021, Austin passed after a long struggle with mental health and addiction. Not being one to stand idly by, Stephanie Smith organized this event to help raise awareness and fight against what ultimately took her son. The first walk was held May 7th, 2022, and saw a turnout that was greater than anyone expected, going off witho
In March of 2021, Austin passed after a long struggle with mental health and addiction. Not being one to stand idly by, Stephanie Smith organized this event to help raise awareness and fight against what ultimately took her son. The first walk was held May 7th, 2022, and saw a turnout that was greater than anyone expected, going off without a hitch. On the heels of that success, it was decided that the Stop the Stigma 5k would be an annual event, and that we will continue to do outreach throughout the year in support of its mission.
Ways to Help
The Smith Family
Ways to Help
First and foremost, please join us at the annual event to show your support in solidarity.
Make a donation anytime, year round, by clicking here. All proceeds will go toward future events and local mental health and addiction organizations.
You can also volunteer to help with this event, additional outreach efforts, or help us come up with
First and foremost, please join us at the annual event to show your support in solidarity.
Make a donation anytime, year round, by clicking here. All proceeds will go toward future events and local mental health and addiction organizations.
You can also volunteer to help with this event, additional outreach efforts, or help us come up with new ways to serve our community.
The Resources tab at the top contains organizations we believe are providing invaluable resources to our neighbors who are struggling. Please reach out to them directly to see how you can be of service.