do it like dylan, dawn geller’s story of grief, love, & advocacy
Jumping right in - we just launched the latest episode of Talking Smack 415 and it is like no other. Jamie the Great and I sit down with Dawn Geller. Dawn recently experienced every mother’s worst nightmare, the sudden tragic death of her 20 year old son, Dylan. This interview is raw, the pain cuts through your soul, and Dawn is beyond courageous to share her story.
We retrace the phone calls and the experience the day of Dylan’s death
We dive into grief and grief counseling
We talk about the funeral and being supported by a village
And we remember Dylan - the light he was in the world, how he lived with compassion, resilience, a deep commitment to helping others, and he always rooted for the underdog. He leaves behind his legacy and continues to sprinkle his fairy dust ( as Jamie the Great says) through the Do it Like Dylan Non Profit .
Do It Like Dylan was established by the siblings of Dylan Geller to honor his memory. Their mission is to advance Epilepsy research, provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in Special Education, and advocate for critical Epilepsy safety legislation. Through these efforts, the family strives to continue Dylan’s legacy of kindness, inclusion, and lasting impact.
You can donate here or volunteer here .
In addition through Dylan’s organ donations he saved 150 lives that night. If you happen to be one of the lucky recipients of Dylan’s organs please reach out. The family would love to meet you.
It's a heartbreaking and uplifting episode, grab your tissues.
May his memory be a blessing.
זיכרונם לברכה / zikhronam livrakha
If you or anyone you know has epilepsy please share this episode and make sure they are wearing a Level 1 Life Jacket in the water- it’s life saving and will turn most unconscious wearers face-up in water.
It’s not epilepsy that kills you it’s what you’re doing when epilepsy strikes that kills you.
Learn more about Do it Like Dylan on facebook & Instagram
All my Leopard Print and Lipstick 💋,
d
PS: SAVE THE DATE - The Do It Like Dylan 5k run/ family walk is Saturday, November 15th. Location information to come.
