Foundation supports amateur athletics at Pullman High with donation for Pole Vault Mat
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation has made a donation to the Pullman High School Track and Field program to help purchase a new pole vault mat, underscoring its commitment to amateur athletics and the development of young athletes. Established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey, the Foundation is dedicated to changing the culture […]
Professor Holly Wang “Runs for Lauren” in Tokyo Marathon
Dr. Holly Wang, a former Washington State University colleague of our founder, Jill McCluskey and now a professor at Michigan State University, is not only a distinguished scholar and AAEA Fellow but also an incredible marathon runner. Recently, she competed in the Tokyo Marathon, where she once again dedicated her race to Lauren McCluskey. Beyond […]
Enablers and Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birmingham Jail Letter
In the research paper, Amos N. Guiora delves into the concept of enablers—individuals whose actions, whether intentional or unintentional, protect perpetrators of harm from accountability. Guiora draws a parallel between the Bystander Initiative at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, emphasizing how […]
Virtual campaign in honor of Lauren’s Birthday scheduled for February 12th, 2025
Everyone has the power to listen, believe, and respond when someone asks for help. The Lauren McCluskey Foundation has turned this into a simple pledge: I will listen to and believe you if someone is threatening you. These words can alter the course of lives—offering support to victims and their families when it matters most. February 12th, 2025, […]
2025 Pullman fundraising dinner and auction moved to Spring 2026
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is shifting the timing of it’s annual Pullman fundraising dinner and auction, a hallmark event traditionally held each fall. The next gathering, originally slated for fall 2025, will now take place in spring 2026, with the exact date to be finalized in the coming months. The Utah fundraising dinner and auction […]
More than 300 greek students make Lauren’s Promise at Alpha Chi Omega
As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Washington State University Omega Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega (a national women’s fraternity), Linda Mittelhammer, Director of Community Relations for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, partnered with student Kelly Colbourne, alumna Barbara Calapristi, and members of the Omega collegiate and alumnae chapters to incorporate Lauren’s Promise into the King Alpha […]
We Can All Make a Difference: Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open at Idaho honors Lauren’s legacy with record turnout
“We can all make a difference” was the message on Saturday, January 25th at the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open track meet in Moscow, Idaho. The event was hosted by University of Idaho Track and Field in Lauren’s memory on the Lauren McCluskey Track and Field at the Kibbie Dome. Lauren’s parents, Jill and Matt McCluskey […]
Winter 2024 – 2025 Newsletter
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey. At the heart of our work is a mission to changing the culture that responds poorly to relationship violence and stalking on college campuses. Our dedicated team is committed to advocating for these causes and implementing targeted programs to create […]
Lessons from Lauren: How a student’s death turned into a widespread call for change
The Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent student newspaper, recently featured a powerful article by Emma White on the lasting impact of Lauren’s Promise in the lives of students. It highlights the crucial work being done by individuals and students across the nation to drive meaningful change in how violence against students is addressed. […]
BetterHelp and the Lauren McCluskey Foundation Partner to Provide Free Therapy Resources to those impacted by Relationship Violence
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between BetterHelp and the Lauren McCluskey Foundation! Together, BetterHelp and the Lauren McCluskey Foundation are committed to sharing free therapy resources to those who may have been impacted by relationship violence. By providing access to licensed therapists via a convenient, virtually accessible platform, we aim to support survivors […]