Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10-14. Kristen Roberts is president of the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation. Her husband, Jeff Roberts, is chief operating officer of the foundation. Their son, Miles, was just 15 when he died by suicide on May 29th of 2017. In honor of Miles, the couple established the Miles Jeffrey Foundation to help direct people to resources and spare others similar grief and pain. The Roberts’ spoke about their work and their upcoming projects with WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor.

When tragedy befalls a family, the grief never goes away. We all deal with it in different ways. Sometimes, loss gives birth to an action plan to spare others similar pain. That is where the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation in Ann Arbor comes from. Kristen and Jeff Roberts are parents who continue to mourn the loss of their son Miles. He took his life in 2017 at the age of 15. Through the tears, and with purpose and dedication, the Roberts began a foundation aimed at empowering youth athletic communities to promote mental well-being and suicide prevention. They talked about their work with WEMU's David Fair.