Joshuas Joy Inc

My name is LaRae Derricote and I am the founder of Joshua’s Joy.

I created Joshua’s Joy in memory of my son, Joshua, who lost his life during a severe mental health crisis in 2020. His story is a heartbreaking reminder of how deeply mental illness can affect individuals and families—and how urgently we need greater awareness, compassion, and early support for our young people.

In 2026, Joshua’s Joy will launch a new initiative to provide mental health awareness wristbands to every middle and high school student in Indianapolis and surrounding communities. These wristbands are simple, but powerful. They serve as daily reminders that mental health matters, that it’s okay to ask for help, and that no one is alone.

Your donation will help us:

Produce and distribute wristbands to thousands of students

Spark conversations about mental health in schools

Reduce stigma and encourage early intervention

Honor Joshua’s life by helping protect others

Every contribution—no matter the size—brings us closer to reaching students who may be struggling silently. Together, we can create a culture where mental health is talked about openly, treated with compassion, and supported before a crisis occurs.

Thank you for considering a donation to Joshua’s Joy. Your support helps turn loss into purpose and remembrance into hope.

With gratitude,

LaRae

What started as a fun family trip quickly became something much bigger.

My grandchildren, Ameyah and Joshua, visited the Slime Museum in Chicago and absolutely fell in love with the creativity, science, and endless possibilities of slime. On the drive home, they couldn't stop talking about making their own slime and sharing it with other kids.

Instead of letting it remain just another childhood idea, I decided to help them chase their dream. This dream means even more because Ameyah and Joshua lost their dad (my youngest son) in 2020. More than anything, they want to build something that would make their daddy proud and honor his memory.

So, I sat down with them, and together we researched what it takes to start a business. We created a business plan, formed an LLC, opened a business bank account, created our signature slimes and began building our website. That's how Haze Craze Slime was born.

My goal isn't just to help them sell slime. I want to teach Ameyah and Joshua lessons that will last a lifetime—hard work, responsibility, creativity, customer service, financial literacy, and what it means to build something from the ground up.

We're raising funds to help launch Haze Craze Slime with the supplies and equipment needed to get started, including:

Every donation, no matter the size, helps move these young entrepreneurs one step closer to their dream.

If you're unable to donate, sharing my fundraiser with your family and friends means just as much.

Thank you for believing in two kids with big dreams. Your support is helping them learn that with hard work, determination, and a community that believes in them, anything is possible.

Every great dream starts with someone who believes. Thank you for believing in theirs.