My name is Zaniyah Johnson, and I started Leave Your M.A.R.Q. Foundation to break the stigma surrounding mental health

Mental health has always been personal for me. I’ve battled anxiety and depression, taken medication, and even attempted suicide twice in one year. I know what it feels like to lose hope, and I also know what it feels like to find it again through faith, therapy, and support.

In 2023, my close friend Marques lost his life to suicide. His passing broke my heart, but it also opened my eyes. I realized how many of us, especially in the Black community, are fighting silent battles with mental health.

The funds from this GoFundMe will go toward:

Hosting mental health awareness events and healing circles.

Creating resource materials and care packages for students.

Designing official branding, flyers, and merchandise to spread awareness.

Covering startup costs for nonprofit registration and community outreach.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us make mental health conversations normal in spaces where they’re often ignored. Together, we can build a legacy of hope, one that encourages others to speak up, get help, and leave their M.A.R.Q. on the world.