On Friday, January 17th, Canton High School’s mental health club (SWAG) will be hosting its first-ever Morgan’s Message dedication night at the boy's basketball game at the Masciarelli Gym at CHS. Morgan’s Message is an organization that is centered around addressing student-athlete mental health at both the high school and colligate level. It is named after a Duke lacrosse player named Morgan Roberts, who tragically lost his life to suicide in July of 2019.
Morgan was a talented lacrosse athlete, who was known for her hard work and dedication to the sport. Beyond the field, she was a gifted artist and a loving friend to all. In January 2017, just before her sophomore season, she suffered a major knee injury. She spent the next 12 months determined to get back onto the field, which required her to get surgery and have intense rehab. During this, she was silently suffering with her mental health due to the isolation and the fear of not living up to the expectations created within her head.
Morgan’s Messages allows CHS athletes to address student-athlete mental health concerns. All donations will go straight to the organization. For more information, check out https://www.morgansmessage.org/
