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Ryan Day Champions Youth Mental Health with $1M Donation
9/13/2025
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- Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and his wife, Nina, spoke about youth mental health at Arts Impact Middle School before the Buckeyes game.
- Ryan Day shared his mental health experiences, highlighting the need for open discussions.
- The Days donated $1 million to OSU Wexner Medical Center to reduce mental health stigma and enhance resources.
- Eighth-grader Rosalyn Pinatrujillo valued the Days' candidness about their challenges.
- Students at Xavier College Prep in Phoenix prepared for the "Swim for the Light" fundraiser, aiming to raise $12,000 for Valleywise Health's behavioral health programs.
