My name is Coach Joe Gray Jr., founder of GraySpace Foundation—a movement born from both personal pain and deep purpose. For years, I silently battled with my own mental health. I know what it feels like to be “lost in my head,” stuck in thoughts I couldn’t explain, overwhelmed by silence, shame, and confusion. My journey from silence to strength birthed my book Unmasking Me, and now it fuels my mission to give every young person a space to speak, be heard, and find healing. We are thrilled to announce our very first Teen & Youth Mental Health Summit, happening May 29, 2025, in honor of World Mental Health Month. This summit will be a safe space for teens, adolescents, and young adults—especially those from underserved and marginalized communities—to come together, break the silence, share their stories, and connect with mentors, mental health professionals, and creative resources designed just for them. But to make this dream a reality, we need your help.