In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Emily is joined by Nick Revelas, President of the Revelas Family Foundation, to share the story behind the foundation, its mission, and the community-driven work focused on supporting teen mental health across Western New York.Nick reflects on the personal loss that led to the creation of the Revelas Family Foundation and how that experience shaped its purpose: to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and increase access to mental health resources for young people. The foundation’s work is rooted in the belief that open conversation and community connection can save lives.The conversation highlights the upcoming Not So Silent Night event — a signature fundraiser that brings the community together in a meaningful and uniquely Buffalo way. This year’s event includes an ambitious and fun attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest chicken wing eating contest, using food and connection as a way to draw people into an important conversation around mental health.Emily and Nick also discuss the impact of Horizon's Teen Mental Health Program, a critical mental health resource supported by the foundation. Horizons has already helped over 40,000 students across 40 school systems, yet the demand continues to grow, with a waiting list that underscores just how urgent the need for support remains.Every contribution helps expand access to care, fund vital programming, and continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues — one conversation, one student, and one community at a time.This episode is a powerful reminder that when communities come together with purpose, compassion, and authenticity, meaningful change is possible.Thank you, Nick, for a wonderful conversation. We can't wait to see the incredible event this Saturday, December 20th, and the incredible impact the funds raised will make to our community.Links to the Revelas Family Foundation:A Not So Silent Night | Revelas FoundationHorizon Health Services | Mental Health & Addiction Services in WNYAbout the Not So Silent Night Event:The Event: At this year's annual holiday event, A Not So Silent Night, we will be attempting to beat the Guinness World Record for The World's Largest Chicken Wing Eating Contest. The record is for the most people actively eating chicken wings at once. We need to beat 397 participants (Amazon Web Services currently holds the record).  We believe this record rightfully belongs in Buffalo, New York. At the event there will be food from local partners: Bar Bill, Wingnutz Buffalo, Picasso's Imperial Pizza, & more. Plus, other on site vendors like 26 Shirts, Lucky Wing, Buffalo Freddy Party Rental, TSE Buffalo, and Trainwreck Sports. We alsohave corporate sponsors involved like Univera, Highmark, Lawley Insurance, and so many more.  Where: The Buffalo Convention Center When: Saturday, December 20th from 6:30-9:30pm Why: The holidays are a difficult time of the year where many struggle with their mental health. Our mission is to create fun fundraising events that bring people together to talk and break the stigma around mental health. We have raised money for Horizon Health Services' Teen Mental Health Program over the years. They have been able to go into 35+ schools around WNY and reach over 38,000 students, teachers, and faculty through this programRegistration Details: World record participant registration is now closed but you can still sign up to volunteer and be a spectator at revelasfamilyfoundation.org

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