Kyle Morgan Memorial Fund

Kyle Morgan’s life came to a sudden and tragic end on November 9th, 2018.  We want to honor Kyle by doing our part in trying to prevent others from falling to the same fate.

Kyle was the best - an incredible athlete, a loyal friend, and the life of any party.  Several years ago, Kyle sought relief from chronic pain associated with old football injuries.  He was prescribed opioids and the slow decline began.  Prescription opioids compromised his decision making process.  Kyle needed help and wanted help, but the overwhelming shame and emotional pain he felt impeded his ability to communicate with family and friends. When we confronted his behavior, he deflected blame and told us what we wanted to hear. If you were to see Kyle out on the town or at a wedding, you would have never known the internal battle he was fighting. Kyle took his own life after losing that battle.

Prescription opioids can have devastating impacts on those who use and abuse them.  It’s an epidemic that isn’t just someone else’s problem - it was Kyle’s problem.  It’s our problem. 

The Kyle Morgan Memorial Fund has been created to promote physical and mental health in the athletic community.  100% of all proceeds raised through this campaign will be used to directly further this purpose.

You can read more about Kyle's story in the below article by Scott Carter at floridagators.com.

Carter's Corner: Former Gators Walk-On Morgan Remembered