The 2026 Beacon Open: Driving a Bold Vision for 2030
Every student deserves good mental health. At Erika’s Lighthouse, we believe that with the right tools, students can be empowered to take charge of their own wellbeing. This school year so far, we have reached more than 1.2 million students in over 3,800 schools in 48 states and 28 countries.
To meet the growing needs of our youth, we have set a transformative goal: By 2030, we aim to reach 2.5 million students across 5,000 schools annually.
Our largest annual fundraiser, the Beacon Open, is a cornerstone of this mission. It is a day where our community comes together to fuel this growth and ensure our life-saving depression education and suicide prevention programs remain available to any school, anywhere—at zero cost.
About the Event
The Beacon Open is an exclusive day of community, competition, and impact:
- Golfers: Aim for the pin in our 18-hole scramble.
- Picklers: Step up to the net for our high-energy pickleball tournament.
- Supporters: Connect at our summer celebration dinner, bringing advocates together for a common cause.
This year’s event will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, IL.
How You Can Support the Mission
Your generosity is the fuel that helps us scale. Join us in reaching our 2.5 million-student goal and help us empower students with a lifeline for a lifetime:
- Secure Your Spot: Don’t miss our largest fundraiser of the year! Join the community dedicated to ensuring no student faces depression alone. Register Today
- Become a Partner: We offer premier sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to lead the way in youth mental health. Explore Sponsorship Opportunities
- Make an Impactful Gift: Your donations allow us to scale our curriculum and reach more students and classrooms every year. Every contribution helps us equip another school to change the conversation around mental health. Donate to Drive the Vision Forward
- Connect with Us: If you have questions about the 2026 Beacon Open, we would love to hear from you.
- For sponsorship opportunities or to discuss how you can support our mission, please contact Gina Guinta at [email protected]
- To learn more about the event in general, please contact Blair Findlay at [email protected]
Together, we are creating a world where every student has the tools to care for their mental health.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
