Who We Are
The Shed A Light Foundation was established in 2008 by Jim and Sheryl Bohlander in memory of Jim’s son, Barry, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia when he was 19 years old. He died 5 years later after struggling with his disease. You can read about Barry’s story HERE. Knowing the difficulties involved in finding care, housing, and support for someone struggling with severe mental illness, the Bohlanders made a commitment to do what they could to help others suffering with this horrible disease. READ MORE
FEATURE STORIES
Barry’s Story
No one who ever met Barry Bohlander could ever forget his big smile, generous nature, incredible talent, amazing intellect, or his handsome good looks. He was a gifted musician and natural athlete; a loving son and brother who made friends quickly. He positively...
A FATHER’S STORY
My son, Barry Bohlander, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2000 and passed away from the disease in 2005 - at the young age of just 25. In those five years, as a caregiver I was exposed to the challenges and difficulties with our mental health system in America. At...
Gretal’s Story
Due to her mental illness, Gretal was anxious about returning to work. Shed A Light funding allowed Scripps to enroll her in the A-Visions program where she learned important job skills. The funding also covered her yearly wages as an employee of Scripps where she...
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mental illness.
100% of your donation goes directly
to the projects that help people with
mental illness.
