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.
Kares Foundation Goals:
Save lives by speaking to as many youth and adults as possible.
Provide college scholarships for students impacted by drunk driving, drug use, and related tragedies.
Host Kamp Kares, a retreat where kids can receive counseling, mentorship, and the chance to simply be kids.
Implement the Kids’ Life Program, where students learn real-world skills such as financial literacy, resume writing, career readiness, decision-making, and more. Students who complete the program and maintain their grades are rewarded with life-changing experiences like a trip to Disneyland.
The Meaning Behind the Kares Foundation Logo
The name Kares is deeply personal. It honors Todd’s mother Karen and his sister Shelly. The logo design reflects their story: when Todd’s mother and sister were tragically struck by a drunk driver, his mother was found leaning over Shelly as if to protect her. This final act of love is symbolized in the logo’s “K,” with one leg wrapping around the other, representing a mother’s eternal embrace.
Today, Todd carries their legacy forward through Kares Foundation, turning pain into purpose and tragedy into hope for countless young lives.
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