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1,190 | How Todd Lingel Transforms Tragedy Into Hope With Kares Foundation Todd Lingel is the Founder and Director of Kares Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and empowering at-risk youth with the tools to thrive. Growing up in a small Idaho community, Todd learned the values of communication and integrity at an early age. The tragic loss of his mother and sister in a drunk driving accident shaped his life’s mission and fueled his passion to help others. Kares Foundation is built on the principles of trust, service, and integrity. Its mission is to educate teens and young adults on making better decisions to prevent tragedies caused by peer pressure, impaired driving, and social media grooming. Todd reminds them that mistakes are part of growing up, but the key is to make mistakes we can learn from, not the kind that last a lifetime. The Meaning Behind the Kares Foundation Logo The name Kares is deeply personal. It honors Todd’s mother Karen and his sister She…