We apologize for the absence of September's newsletter but the story we are about to share with you deserved to be handled with great care and told in the most meaningful way possible. Without further ado, we are honored to share the September + October edition of Many Hearts, One Farm with you.

*This month's newsletter contains content about the topic of suicide which can be triggering for some readers.*
Many Hearts, One Farm
Sep. + Oct. 2022 | Edition 13
Tina Kraz
Special Guest Interview: Tina Kranz
You may already know Tina as one of Main Stay's long-time riding instructors but you may not know that she is also a mental health advocate and is the cofounder of the Isa Kranz Foundation, a nonprofit organization, which she founded in memory of her daughter, Isa.

Tina's life was forever changed after her daughter, Isa, lost her life to suicide in 2012. Tina and her husband, left shattered, would have never expected to lose their hilarious, smart, goofy, kind, creative, beautiful, young daughter to suicide. Tina and her family's grief took different forms but kindness and advocacy were collective ones. Now, a decade later, Tina details how she has made it her mission to share Isa's story and bring awareness to mental health issues, like suicide.

To help us bring awareness to this important topic, Tina graciously offered to sit down with us to share Isa's story, provide her advice to those struggling with mental health and details the incredible work that's being done at the Isa Kranz Foundation.

We understand this can be a heavy topic for some, so we have split Tina's interview into 3 parts. You can access them at anytime using the links below.

*Please know that all videos contain content about the topic of suicide*



 
If you are interested in learning more about the Isa Kranz Foundation or to make a donation please visit: www.isakranzfoundation.com

Isa Kranz Foundation is a Registered 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization | EIN: 46-1627443
Tina's Mental Health Checklist
Have you checked in on your mental health lately? We have to take care of our mental health the same way we take care of our physical health. Download Tina's Mental Health Checklist for tips and resources.
Calendar
Upcoming Holidays | Celebrations | Awareness Days
October 1st
First Day of Durga Puja Festivities: (Hindu) Celebrates the victory of goddess Durga in her battle again Mahishasura. This festival celebrates good over evil.

October 4th
Fest of St. Francis: (Catholic) Celebrates the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals. This is also a popular day to have pets blessed.

October 5th
Dussehra: (Hindu) Celebrates the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with religious rituals. This day also marks the end of Durga Puja and Ramlila.
Yom Kippur: (Jewish) The holiest day in Judaism and focuses on atonement, recognized by fasting and intensive prayer.

October 8th
The Prophet’s Birthday: (Islam) celebrates the birth of the prophet Muhammad

October 10th
Indigenous People’s Day: (U.S.) Recognizes and celebrates Indigenous communities across the United States.
Sukkot: (Jewish) One of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals in which those who could were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.

October 13th
Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth): (Hindu) celebrated by Hindu women in which married women fast to pray for the long life and happiness of their husbands. The fast is broke by drinking water after seeing the moon at night.

October 17th
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah: (Jewish) The culmination of the High Holiday season and celebration of the Torah.

October 24th
Diwali/Deepavali: (Hindu) Festival of Lights and a major festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.

October 26th
Bhai Duj: (Hindu) Celebrates brother-sister like relationships.

October 30th
Chhat Puja: (Hindu) Honors Surya, the sun diety, and Chhathi Maiya. Includes rituals such as bathing in the Ganges.

October 31st
Samhain: (pagan) Celebrates the final harvest, the lives of ancestors, and the start of a new year.
Halloween: (U.S.) Trick or treating and dressing up to scare away bad spirits

Be sure to check out the live Calendar through the link below! You can view the entire year by clicking the blue arrows at top left of the calendar.
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