Nonprofit founded by Kyren Lacy’s mother keeps legacy alive with mental health support for athletes

In Baton Rouge, former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy’s name is often associated with heartbreak after his death. However, his legacy continues to give back to the community, chiefly through the KyrenK2 Foundation.

Founded by his mother Kandace Washington, the K2 Foundation was created as a way to help her cope with his difficult passing.

“I was talking with my therapist and she was saying to me that I have all this love and care for Kyren and she said, you have to put it somewhere,” Washington said. “So that’s kind of how it started, through talking with my therapist and trying to find ways to heal and to just put my love for Kyren into something that he would really want to do if he was still here.”…

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