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"We believe that just as we have enjoyed the benefits of living in our community, and in our Country, we have an obligation to give something in return."
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Charities
Yates Children Memorial Fund
The Yates Children Memorial Fund (YCMF) is named after Russell and Andrea Yates' children: Noah, John, Paul, Luke and Mary. It was created June, 2002, by the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston (MHA Houston) to fund women's mental health education.
Statement from the defense team of Andrea Pia Yates April 23,2002
On June 20, 2001, a tragedy of immense proportions occurred within the family of Andrea and Rusty Yates and their children Noah, John, Paul, Luke and Mary. The drowning deaths of these children have galvanized world attention on issues of women's mental health and the insanity laws.
The lesson to be learned from Andrea Yates, mental condition should be the catalyst of change. As a society, we must work together to better understand and deal with mental health issues.
In the spirit of this historic commitment and on behalf of Andrea, Noah, John, Luke, Paul and Mary, a foundation is being established to educate the public, assist other women who may need it, and the medical community by providing additional funds for in the area of women's mental health, focusing particularly on the issue of postpartum depression and psychosis, to ensure that the public will become more aware of the issues and treatment surrounding mental illness.
Knowledge and understanding is the key to prevention. It is our sincere desire that the lives of these children will be forever memorialized through this effort.
Postpartum Support International
Nami Walks
National Alliance for Mental Health
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