No family should grieve alone.
We walk alongside families grieving a loved one lost to suicide, offering connection, resources, and community.
A foundation born from loss, built on love.
When suicide takes someone we love, the silence afterward can feel as devastating as the loss itself. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can find comfort, hope, and healing as they navigate their grief journey. Through education, advocacy, and financial assistance, we aim to break the stigma surrounding suicide and empower families to live with resilience and hope. No one at Make Your Mark takes a salary. Every dollar raised goes directly into the mission.
OUR IMPACT
What love made into action looks like.
$14K+
DONATED TO FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
400+
GOLFERS ACROSS 3 CLASSICS
$16K+
RAISED AT THE 2025 CLASSIC ALONE
Three ways to begin.
I need support.
Find resources, programs, and a community that gets it, without judgment, without cost.
I want to honor someone.
Read stories from families like ours, and share your loved one's mark on the world.
I want to give.
Every donation directly funds family outreach, grief resources, and community events.
A son. A brother. A legacy.
Make Your Mark Foundation began with Mark, whose life continues to inspire kindness, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference.
What started as a way to honor his legacy has grown into a community where families find connection, encouragement, and unwavering support from people who truly understand.
Today, we serve families across Northern Virginia by creating meaningful connections, providing helpful resources, and reminding every family that they are part of a community that stands beside them.
Mark’s legacy lives on through every family we support, every connection we create, and every life we have the privilege to impact.
Three ways we show up for families
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Safe spaces to connect, share, and find others who truly understand. No one faces this alone.
ACCESS TO RESOURCES
Connections to grief counseling, support groups, and partners like Haven of NOVA and AFSP.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Direct help to families in crisis, gift cards, memorials, scholarships, and holiday support.
UPCOMING
Come find your community.
Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, Leesburg, VA
The 4th Annual Make Your Mark
Charity Classic
Join us on Friday, August 7, 2026 for a day on the green that truly makes a difference. This tournament will be a shotgun start and traditional scramble. One day, one community, one promise, that no family carries the weight of loss alone. We look forward to enjoying a great day of golf with everyone!
Meet the Team
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Ryann Hart Stefanye
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
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Julie Hart
VICE PRESIDENT
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Bonnie Edwards
TREASURER
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Meghan Leatherwood
OFFICER
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Raychal Hart
LICENSED COUNSELOR
Make your mark today.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps a family find their way forward. 100% of donations support family outreach, grief resources, and community events.
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