Team Mica Fund is launched in Bolivar – Dual Focus: Suicide prevention, animal rescue
The Jackson Sun (March 10, 2013) – After losing a loved one to suicide, family and friends of Mica Breeden Martin came together to form the Team Mica Fund, which will work to create awareness of suicide prevention and to promote animal adoptions. read more.
The Team Mica Fund brings attention to suicide and animal adoption
Bulletin Times News (March 13, 2013) – The Team Mica Fund celebrated its official launch on Saturday, March 9 in Bolivar at the municipal center in memory of Mica Breeden Martin. read more.
The Team Mica Fund’s Erin Hornsby Holcomb on WMOD Radio
County Journal TV Live and WMOD Radio
TSPN Call to Action Newsletter
TSPN (October 2013)
Pageant supports Team Mica: Class at Bolivar High holds event to benefit charity fund
The Jackson Sun (November 3, 2013) – In March, the Team Mica Fund was officially launched in Bolivar to support suicide awareness and animal adoptions. The fund was created by the friends and family of Mica Breeden Martin. read more.
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Status of Suicide in Tennessee 2014
Mural Brings Healing to Mending Hearts
Beth Inglish (May 8, 2014) – On April 25th the women of Mending Hearts came together to paint a mural in their garden. This project created much more than a painting, it allowed the women to express their emotions to show what they are feeling without having to explain it.
“In the Raw”: A collaborative effort to raise awareness of suicide statewide
Bolivar Bulletin (August 20, 2014) – The “In the Raw” Art Mural is a project by suicide survivors, ranging in ages from 10 to 78 years old, through therapeutic art healing workshops with Your Heart on Art and funded through a grant from the Team Mica Fund.The three panels will travel throughout the state beginning in August.
Triptych Explores “Raw” Emotions of Those Affected by Suicide
Nashville Arts Magazine (September 2014) – A group of suicide survivors ranging in age from 10 to 78 years old recently gathered at Your Heart on Art’s studio to participate in an art project designed to promote healing. Using oil pastels on blank canvas, the group was led through the process of expressing their emotions on canvas.
Team Mica Fund “In the Raw” Pop Up Art Show
The Tennessean (September 17, 2014) – The In the Raw mural will be on display at a pop up art show at Turnip Green Creative Reuse on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This show is a collaborative effort between Your Heart on Art, Team Mica Fund, Turnip Green Creative Reuse, The Porch, Platetone, and Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.
Team Mica Fund Redbird Bash
Jackson, TN Community Calendar (November 15, 2014) – The Team Mica Fund will hold it’s first, Redbird Bash: A Benefit and Auction. The evening will include delectable cuisine, a fabulous filled auction, and music by SmallShack, that will sure to rock the night away! It is cocktail attire and wearing RED is encouraged. All funds support the Team Mica Fund: In Memory of Mica Breeden Martin and its mission, which is to raise awareness of suicide and support animal adoptions.
“Inside the Darkness” Art Installation at Barnes & Noble on October 1
Vanderbilt University (September 29, 2015) – “Inside the Darkness,” a traveling art installation created by survivors of suicide and intended to raise awareness about suicide prevention across Tennessee, will be on display at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt beginning Oct. 1. The installation is hosted by Your Heart on Art and funded by the Team Mica Fund.
