our Mission
Our mission is to share Jake’s story and prevent suicide through education, advocacy, and support. We are dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing resources to individuals and communities affected by mental health challenges, ensuring that no one faces their struggles alone.
JAKE’S TRUCK
Jake really loved his 1993 Ford Ranger! His dad taught him how to drive a stick in the high school parking lot the night after driving all over southeast PA to find it! Jake practiced a little more on his own and then drove it 4 hours in the middle of the night to Slippery Rock, where he slept in the parking lot of the stadium to attend his first day of football camp! He really loved his truck and was constantly working on it to keep it running! Jake had dreams of fixing it up and using it on his land some day…We have decided to keep Jake’s truck and turn it into something special! Jake’s Uncle Mike Smits (aka Ratrod Mike) took on the project and we are honored. We believe Jake’s truck is a metaphor that something broken and worn down can be fixed and restored to something beautiful with the help of others. You are never alone! We want to thank everyone who has helped by donating time, parts, and money to make Jake’s truck a reality.
