Enriching mental well- being in mountain towns.
Love Like Ky is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental illness in mountain towns. Our goal is to provide resources and a playbook for success for communities to adopt to improve the mental well-being of mountain town residents. Join us in our mission and stay updated on our progress.
The story behind our foundation
Kyler's life and legacy
Kyler Efinger was full of enthusiasm and was completely fearless. He was known for his big heart and his super power was love. To be close to Ky was to feel his genuine care and affection, and he touched many lives with his easy going, good-natured character.
His decade-long journey with bipolar disorder may have affected his mind, but never his heart- still all love.
On January 1, 2024, Ky was in the throes of a manic episode. His journey tragically ended in an accident at the SLC airport, a heartbreaking reminder of the complexities of mental illness.
How to Love Like Ky
Ky had an incredible capacity to give and receive love that was unaffected by his mental illness. Here are a few of our favorite things we learned from him.
Be like a Golden Retriever
Ky had a heart just like our two Golden Retrievers, including the often over-zealous greeting. His love was wholly unconditional.
Embrace Professional Support
Ky struggled with Bipolar Disorder for more than a decade. During his lows of depression, he battled just to get out of bed, and during the highs of his manic episodes, he got lost in perceived invincibility.
End Bullying Now
Ky’s life changed in high school and college when he was frequently bullied by classmates. His unique, outgoing personality was often misunderstood, and he struggled to comprehend the cruelty of others.
Commit to Check-ins
During the dark days following Ky’s tragic death, we were blessed with an outpouring of support from countless friends and family members.
Honoring Kyler
To avoid credit card processing fees and to ensure your entire gift will go to the Foundation, you may send a check in the mail:
Love Like Ky Foundation
220 East Ave., PO Box 14001 #240
Ketchum, ID 83340