Who We Are
In January of 2023, William Duval passed away from suicide after struggling with anxiety and PANS. Will was the kindest person you ever met. He liked and respected everyone regardless of their skin, gender or circumstances. He could light up a room with his wit and sense of humor. Will had always been a big advocate for others’ mental health, but never for his own.
His family knew they wanted to carry on his legacy by helping other kids like Will and erasing the stigma around mental health and suicide. And thus Where There’s A Will was born.
Will treated every person he met with the utmost kindness and acceptance. He lived everyday with the mindset that we will never know the struggles someone else is facing but your kindness could save a life someday. At Where There’s A Will we believe that everyone should
Be Kind To All Kinds
Where There’s A Will TImeline
November 2023
Incorporation!
April 2024
Launch!
May 2024
1st Will’s Walk
October 2024
Sponsored Mental Health Awareness Week Speaker Brandon Marshall for Bryan Health Foundation
January 2025
1st Skate Away The Stigma
April 2025
1st Scholarship Winners: Lauren Steckelberg & Aric Hall
Arbor Day LNK
May 2025
Give to Lincoln Day Participant
2nd Annual Will’s Walk
September 2025
Sponsored Substance Use Awareness Week Speaker Lauren Sisler for Bryan Health Foundation
October 2025
Sponsored Mental Health Awareness Week Speaker Chamique Holdsclaw for Bryan Health Foundation
Participated in two trunk-or-treats
January 2026
2nd Annual Skate Away The Stigma
February 2026
Collaboration with Nebraska PANS/PANDAS Coalition for bill LB762
April 2026
2026 Scholarship Winner: Abby Lubash
Arbor Day LNK
May 2026
Give to Lincoln Participant
3rd Annual Will’s Walk
June 2026
Hop, SCIP, Jump & Run
September 2026
AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk Hastings
October 2026
Sponsored Mental Health Awareness Week Speaker Amanda Beard for Bryan Health Foundation
World PANS Day Nebraska State Capitol Lighting
Trunk or Treat
AFSP Run for Hope Omaha