Collin Kartchner, Utah advocate for keeping kids away from social media, dies at 40 3 Here’s an updated timeline of the slaying of University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey and reform We are shattered, and he leaves behind his beautiful wife Elizabeth, their four amazing kids: Avery, Quincey, Lola and Myles (and their dogs Tuque and Winston Bishop, too). In 2017, Kartchner started a popular parody Instagram account simply to make fun of social media, according to his website. 23K likes. Meanwhile she's still shilling the LDS mommy perfect life/house/kids "influencer" mojo. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for any contributions. The hole he left in our family will never be filled, and we know he touched hundreds of thousands of you, too. You have entered an incorrect email address! LDSsexuality is a place for active LDS members to discuss human sexuality with other LDS members. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. 220.9k Followers, 2 Following, 4,002 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Collin Kartchner #SAVETHEKIDS (@collinkartchner) Our deepest sympathies along with our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”. As a councilmember, parent who heard Collin’s message and friend, I want to express how sad I am at his passing. It is meant to open up communication of this sensitive subject. More posts from the ldssexuality community. He was an incredible advocate for our youth and was one of the favorite speakers at our Uplift Families Parent Conferences. So sad. Helping kids and teens rise above the negative aspects of screen addiction and social media and helping parents reconnect with their kids. A GoFundMe page has also been set up by a family friend. All rights reserved. #SAVETHEKIDS is a grassroots movement started byTEDx Speaker Collin Kartchner to help kids, teens & families rise above the negative affects of social media and screen-addiction. Cookies help us deliver our Services. He lives on. His love, fire and light are running through every part of their soul! “Collin had big dreams for this world, and his family, and we have been inundated with love and support, wondering what can be done to help. The governor and I send our sincere condolences at this time.”. Most importantly, my thoughts are with his loving family who were his biggest supporters. Collin taught us to be present, to put down our devices, and to safeguard our children from social media. PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Oct. 22, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — Collin Kartchner, a Utahn who campaigned nationally to limit children’s exposure to social media, has died at the age of 40. Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, discusses this and other issues dividing Latter-day Saint voters in 2020 and beyond. So how might this debate play out among Latter-day Saints, especially in Utah, in this election? At the same time, many other voters, including, again, a number of Latter-day Saints, have a more complex view of abortion, with some pointing to the more nuanced stance of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints itself on that topic. To my sweet babies, he made you, he’s in you. “In April 2018, Collin started a campaign to #SavetheKids from social media and screen addiction’s negative affect on their mental and emotional health,” his website says. Help him live on in you.”. They were his world and he was theirs. There will be a void that can’t be filled from the efforts he made to help our youth. PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Oct. 22, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — Collin Kartchner, a Utahn who campaigned nationally to limit children’s exposure to social media, has died at the age of 40. That page says: “On Oct. 20, he suddenly passed away surrounded by his family. LDSsexuality is a place for active LDS members to discuss human sexuality with other LDS members. He had an immense impact on many families — not only in Utah, but worldwide. “Collin encouraged Liz to go back to school to get her Master’s, and without a life insurance policy and their champion Collin, they are facing a lot of unknowns. Utah’s First Lady, Jeanette Herbert, issued the following statement regarding the death of Kartchner: “Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Collin’s death. We know we and his community will give back, since he gave us all so much. That although he might not be here to take them fishing, or to the beach, or sing them songs to help them fall asleep at night, we will be the hands to lift them up. Members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, tell stories, ask for advice, and respectfully share opinions about human sexuality. It is meant to open up communication of this sensitive subject. Thursday morning, his wife posted on Instagram: “He lives on… in these beautiful children. I saw him speak at a youth fireside here in Denver a year or so ago. “Collin passed away unexpectedly last night. His wife recently had a crisis of confidence on her IG. He lives on in my heart! We’ve created this fundraiser to help ensure that his family can continue living a beautiful life. Pleasant Grove Councilmember Cyd LeMone posted on the Pleasant Grove Community Connection page Wednesday afternoon: “Many of you know Collin Kartchner. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. He was even invited to speak at TEDxSaltLakeCity in 2018.”, The website adds: “Collin is on a crusade to help educate parents on the damage social media and 24/7 access to peer culture will have on their child’s mental health. 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Collin Kartchner #SavetheKids, Pleasant Grove, Utah. ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world.’ He was that change. Collin Kartchner, TEDx Speaker, founder of #SavetheKids, motivational speaker helping teens rise above the negative affects of social media and screen addiction, educating parents on how to … https://utahvalley360.com/2018/06/11/40-under-40-collin-kartchner “His message has resonated with the masses, as he has since spoken to 500,000+ youth and adults across the country. His goal is to help teens rise above social media comparison, negativity, cyber bullying, and the stress of being perfect.”, His wife, Elizabeth Kartchner, confirmed his death on her Instagram account Wednesday, writing: “He peacefully passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes in his beautiful body that we are unclear of yet.”. 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Members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, tell stories, ask for advice, and respectfully share opinions about human sexuality. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For many voters, including a number of Latter-day Saints, this year’s presidential election comes down to one issue: abortion.