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Michelle Conger, President | OSF HealthCare

Some days, Johnny and Anita Boone of Monticello, Illinois, struggle to leave their home. Other days, they work to raise awareness about suicide prevention among young people. Their efforts began after the loss of their son Jamie Boone 28 months ago.

Jamie was the youngest of five boys in a blended family. He faced health and social challenges such as bullying, diabetes, and an accident that resulted in the loss of two fingers. Despite these difficulties, his parents describe him as protective and supportive toward his friends. Johnny Boone recalled, “He had a list on his phone of different friends. Under each friend, it had their favorite movie, what cheers them up. He basically made a mental health safety sheet for each of his frie

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