How We Create Impact

Student-Athlete Scholarships

Recognizing young leaders who demonstrate resilience, service, and support for others.

Alyssa's Act

Protecting student-athletes through concussion awareness and mental health education.

Student-Athlete Education

Providing education, resources, and connections to mental health support for student-athletes, families, and coaches.

Community Outreach

Sharing Alyssa's story to encourage connection, understanding, and hope.

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Highlights

  • Alyssa's Act signed into Colorado law

  • Mental Health Colorado Advocacy of the Year - Stella Deslongchamp & Emily Peterson

  • Colorado Positive Athlete Soccer Winner - Emily Peterson

  • EPA President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) Region 8 - Emily Peterson

  • Statewide media coverage through 9NEWS, Denver7, Denver Post, Arvada Press, and others

  • Partnerships with Mental Health Colorado, the Concussion & CTE Foundation, researchers, educators, and community leaders

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Current Initiatives

Speaking & Advocacy

  • Legislative Testimony

  • Colorado EPA PEYA Presentation

  • Mental Health Colorado advocacy events

  • Community education and awareness presentations

Upcoming Events & Community Engagements

• October 24, 2026 – Mental Health Colorado Annual Tribute Gala

  • Stella Deslongchamp and Emily Peterson have been invited to serve as Spotlight Speakers, sharing Alyssa's story and the impact of Alyssa’s Youth Concussion and Mental Health Protection Act.

Recent Community Engagements

El Grito 5K (September 2026)

Alyssa’s Light joined the El Grito 5K, hosting a community information table to share concussion and youth mental health resources with families at the event.

Positive Coaching Alliance Community Roundtable Series (September–November 2026)

Alyssa’s Light has participated in community roundtables hosted by Positive Coaching Alliance. These conversations bring together youth sports and community leaders to explore ways to strengthen youth sports culture, promote inclusion, and support the physical and emotional well-being of young athletes.

Brock Educational Seminar (October 2026)

Alyssa’s Light joined Chris Nowinski of the Concussion & CTE Foundation to share Alyssa’s story, and the work being done on Alyssa’s Youth Concussion and Mental Health Protection Act, and the importance of safer playing fields for youth athletes.