About Keep Sound Minds
ABOUT US
Thank you for visiting the website for Kaleigh, Shane and Marci for Mental Health
Awareness. We are a NH-based non-profit organization, which is also known
as “Keep Sound Minds.” This site and our organization are dedicated to the
memories of Kaleigh and Shane Lambert and Marci Thibault, whose lives were lost
as a result of mental illness on January 11, 2008 in Massachusetts.
OUR MISSION
We hope to prevent similar incidents from occurring by improving society’s understanding
and management of mental health issues.
OUR STORY
On the evening of January 11th, 2008, Kaleigh and Shane
Lambert, along with their aunt Marci Thibault, lost their lives
due to an unimaginable incident on a Massachusetts highway. Our love of all three
has motivated us to form this organization, Keep Sound Minds. We
will do all we can to increase awareness about the importance of education and improved
treatment of mental illness.
Most importantly, we want everyone to understand that Marci Thibault was a loving
and caring person who always wanted to help others. Marci enjoyed children very
much and worked as a daycare provider, field hockey & gymnastics coach. Everyone
who knew her realized that Marci was generous, sincere and always thought of others
before herself. In her right mind, Marci would never think of hurting herself or
another human being, especially her beloved niece and nephew.
The highway incident was the result of Marci experiencing a sudden, unexpected psychotic
or delusional relapse. Marci and our young children, along with our entire family
have suffered the consequences of misunderstood, unrecognized serious mental illness.
We believe flawed policies and lack of information and education regarding mental
health contributed to this tragedy. The goal of Keep Sound Minds is to change that.
With increased knowledge of the complexities of the mind through education and research,
many lives could be improved and saved.
Sincerely,
Keep Sound Minds
Please be part of our mission. Aside from monetary donations, we are seeking other
practical assistance for our organization.
We welcome all comments, questions, and inquiries.