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August 29th, 2011 - John

Post Date:August 29, 2011

In every functional work place, everyone has his or her role. Within the Megan Meier Foundation, Tina is our spokeswoman. Her ability to tell HER story with the composure and elegance that she does is beyond any words I could tie together. My role is very behind the scenes and I love it. I often tell Tina, "My job is to make it so that you can go help people and not have to worry about all the other stuff". But for this one day, I will come out from the comfort of the shadows and share a little bit about my view on life.

When I sit at my desk, all I have to do is look to my right to see a collage of Megan. This young girl was simply beautiful in every way possible, what a life she could have lived! I see her sister Allison in those same pictures. Allison and Tina have become my family, I cherish them more than I could express. Yet behind their beautiful smiles I know they still miss their sister/daughter so much, a pain I can't relieve. A loss so unnecessary, a gap so large.

I am so very proud of everything this foundation has accomplished. While I admit to enjoying the comforts of my office, when I do join Tina in the field, it warms my heart to see those young men and women who have suffered the hardships associated with bullying come forward with a new outlook on life, a new hope. I wonder how many of them suffered like Megan, I wonder how many lives are saved by hearing this story, and seeing the pain suicide causes. We have done so much, reached so many, but the reality is the need for awareness and education regarding the impact of bullying and cyberbullying is still so massive.

This foundation began as one family’s response to a heart breaking tragedy. Since it's inception in 2007, so many amazing people have joined us in this battle against bullying and cyberbullying. Yet I know, speaking for myself, my interest was largely motivated as a result of Megan's death. I felt so moved to join a cause in response to a life taken so very unjustly.

My challenge to each of you is this, don't wait for another beautiful life to be lost before you step up and make a difference. Yes, so many causes are out there that make a valid claim to our time, talent and treasure, but this is SO simple. It's that good old golden rule being put into practice, that’s it. While it may be simple, lives are very much at stake. All I have to do is look to my right to gain a reminder of that fact. Don't make another tragedy your motivation to stop bullying around you. Talk to your children, TODAY. Talk to your friends, TODAY. Make a difference, TODAY.

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