You Matter Day 2024 – Do It For Hunter

Saving One Life At A Time because YOU MATTER

You Matter Day 2024!

It was an amazing day of hope, sharing resources, and allowing people to learn ways they can get help when they are in a dark storm. The messages were all around the island…messages like “You Are Loved,” “You Got This,” “Don’t Give Up,” “Progress Not Perfection.” Schools, businesses, churches all jumped in and gave our community the feeling of love and positive vibes. It showed what a small town can do for their people.

Thank you to every business who opened their doors and were a scavenger hunt participants. Thank you to our donors who gave dollars, and thank you to the businesses who donated prizes. Our Superintendent Dr. Rendell, School Board Member Jennifer Jenkins, and Principal Mrs. Miner all risked life and limb in the dunk tank, and our Student Government students at MIHS helped direct cars, pick up trash, and kept the activities going at MIHS. Thank you to ALL the schools that participated including Edgewood Jr. Sr. High, MIHS, Audubon, Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, Jefferson and Merritt Island Christian School! Thank you also to the following Mental Health Resources who were on hand at MIHS.

Brevard Prevention Coalition, Women’s Center, Space Coast Health Foundation, 211 Brevard, TWLOHA

We are already planning for next year!

Thanks to our Scavenger Hunt Locations!

Brevard Counseling 270 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy.
Grace United Methodist Church, 65 Needle Blvd.
Audubon Elementary, 1201 N. Banana River Dr. (10 am – 12 pm only)
Lewis Carroll Elementary, (At MIHS)
Jefferson Middle School (visit them at MIHS this year)
Animal Clinic of Merritt Island, 1450 N. Courtenay, (will be open 7 am – 11 am with free pet toys!)
Triangle Auto, 56 E. Merritt Island Cswy.
Coastal Life Properties, 101 N. Plumosa St.
Toasty Coconut, 119 Mustang Way
Islander Alliance Church, 2440 N. Courtenay Pkwy
Trinity Fitness, 695 S. Plumosa St.
Encore Dance Academy, 1450 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Suite30
Let’s Plant It! Merritt Island, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy (the Mall)
Marker 24 Riverfront Grille, 1357 S. Banana River. Dr. (opens at 11 am)
My Island Ice Cream, 110 S. Courtenay Pkwy.
My Island Thrift Store, 234 E. Merritt Island Cswy.
The Vitamin Shoppe, 800 E. Merritt Island Cswy.
Stevenson Elementary School, 1450 Martin Blvd.
True You Always, 160 Island Beach Blvd.
Fitness Club Merritt Island, 1450 N. Courtenay Pkwy.
4Ever Young , 1450 N. Courtenay Pkwy.
Merritt Island Christian School, 140 E. Magnolia Ave.
The Health Bar, 209 Crockett Blvd.
Sonny’s BBQ Merritt Island, 310 N. Courtenay Pkwy.
Marina Bay Riverside Restaurant, 1870 E. Merritt Island Cswy.
Edgewood Jr. Sr. High School, 180 E. Merritt Ave.
Native Plant Shop, 17 N. Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach
TWLOHA – will be at Merritt Island High

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

I truly enjoyed the event. I attended last year as well. I can tell you it is a daily struggle for me personally. I remember last year hearing about the event and it was a battle with myself about getting up and out of the house and doing the scavenger hunt along. But the message of “You Matter” was the reason I did it! I had to remind myself that I indeed mattered and getting up and out of the house was just what I needed. I enjoyed it so much last year that I asked a friend to join me this year. We enjoyed driving to the different locations and finding places that I drive by every day and never knew about. I had a cousin take his life and I have friends who struggle with mental illness as well. It is not something that is openly talked about. You help make it a little easier to talk about. Thank you.