THE MAKAYLA FUND

About The Makayla Fund

The Makayla Fund was founded in loving memory of Makayla Guerriero, who tragically died by suicide. In her honor, we’ve built a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to teen suicide awareness/prevention and providing athletic scholarships for high school students in need.

Our Mission

We work to educate teens and parents, raise awareness, and reduce the stigma around mental health. Our goal is to prevent teen suicide through community outreach, educational programming, and by serving as a vital resource for those affected by suicide across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Support for Student Athletes

We believe that every teen deserves the chance to grow through sports—regardless of financial situation. That’s why we offer scholarships that cover athletic fees, helping ease the financial burden on families and opening the door for more students to participate in school athletics.

Our Impact

  • Over $250,000 invested in suicide prevention education

  • Funded the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program in 75 schools across 30 communities, 70, 000 students

  • Partnered with Mind Wise Innovations / Riverside Community Health to deliver proven mental health programming in Massachusetts schools

  • Trained more than 1,300 school staff members across 125+ schools

  • Expanded partnerships in 2025 to include more than 25 school systems, including Worcester, Easton, Foxborough, and Fall River

  • Scholarships just over $150,000.00 donated to 327 student athletes at over 15 different High schools.

Looking Ahead

With your support, we’re working to expand these life-saving programs to even more schools across Massachusetts. Every donation helps us reach another student, train another educator, and support another teen in crisis.

The Makayla Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

💙 Together, we can create a future where no teen feels alone—and every student has the chance to thrive.