Driven By Compassion
Becoming a lifelineto those in crisis
With compassion as our guiding principle, we strive to create a future where individuals facing mental health challenges find hope, healing, and the support they need.
By theNumbers
Why do we care? Why do we fight? This is why.
Minutes
On average, 1 person loses their life to suicide every 11 minutes. That’s nearly 48,000 lives lost each year..
(Resource: cdc.gov)
Million People
In 2021, 1.7 million people attempted suicide, 3.5 million made a plan for suicide, and 12.3 million people seriously thought about suicide.
(Resource: cdc.gov)
Increase
After two years of a seemingly hopeful decline, suicide deaths increased again by approx. 2.6% in a single year, rising from 48,183 deaths in 2021 to an estimated 49,449 deaths in 2022.
(Resource: cdc.gov)
Leading Cause
In 2021, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death in people aged 10–34.
(Resource: cdc.gov)
Individuals Affected
For every suicide, up to 135 people may be need grief support. There were 49,449 suicide deaths in 2022.
(Resource: suicideinfo.ca)
Our Founder
Meet Kathy
Kathy Mullen is an angel mom, music lover, and an adventure seeker focused on healthy, joyful living. She started Mullen’s Miracles in honor of her son, Eric, whom she lost to suicide on October 2, 2018. Even with medical personnel, trauma therapists, and recovery programs, it was overwhelming sorting through the abundance of resource options while losing the battle against time to find the help Eric so desperately needed while he was alive.
“Before I left Eric’s hospital bed, I committed to helping others live healthier lives by finding ways to ‘fill the gaps’ we had experienced. Mullen’s Miracles exists to make your journey easier so your ‘Eric’ can survive and live a long, beautiful life.”
Testimonial
Can I tell you how much Kathy inspires me?
I remember our lunch at Avalon when Kathy was so shattered after losing her son, Eric. As a mother, I could not imagine how Kathy would ever smile again. Today, I see her dazzling smile on Facebook. Today, I am now carrying the mantle of a grieving widow. My Pete was an organ recipient given 13 1/2 years of extra life from a family who suffered an unimaginable loss, providing the most beautiful gift of life to another.
I wish I knew them to thank them. What you are doing with Mullen’s Miracles is reconnecting broken threads of a once whole love. Kathy’s journey makes me know that I will indeed smile again.
I love when people who have been through hell walk out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire.
– Stephanie Sparkles
— KERYL OLIVER
Meet Our Team
You have a friend in the Mullen’s Miracles team. Each of our Board Members has had a personal experience with suicide loss, so we are committed to helping others not have to feel such grief.
Interested in joining our board?
Jeff Pike
Co-Founder, Director
As a professional musician, Jeff is very familiar with the mental health problems many artists suffer. Jeff conquered his own addictions through Celebrate Recovery, growing to join the CR Leadership Team. Today, Jeff is an advocate for mental health and is passionate about helping others live a healthier, happier life.
Ashton Schuck (Pike)
Board Member
Ashton first encountered the impact of suicide when she lost her stepfather in 2009. Since, she’s been an active supporter of eliminating the stigma around mental health. As a professional writer and marketer, she helps Kathy and her father, Jeff, with Mullen’s Miracles content and marketing strategies.
Dr. Matthew Reid
Board Member
Dr. Matthew Reid is a compassionate physician with more than 30 years of experience in family practice, emergency medicine, and primary care. He’s spent much of his career providing pro bono medical expertise to support nonprofits.
Matt Sherry
Board Member
Matt Sherry has 20 years experience in law enforcement, with 5 of those being in the capacity of School Resource Officer, currently at Apollo High School in St. Cloud, MN.
Jim Vinyard
Adviser, Social Media Manager
Jim Vinyard’s heart is with nonprofit start-ups. After becoming fast friends with Kathy, who saw his passion for Mullen’s Miracles’ mission and vision, Jim Joined the team helping with event coordination and social media.
