Blessings for Bocsy

Blessings for Bocsy is a kindness movement focused on spreading compassion and raising awareness about mental health, with a special focus on engaging young people. The project was inspired by and honors the memory of David Bocsy, who tragically lost his battle with mental illness. The project encourages people to perform small acts of kindness that can ripple out and make a lasting impact in their communities.

At the heart of the project are custom keychains, each marked with a unique hashtag and serial number. When a person receives a keychain, they are encouraged to perform an act of kindness, log their story online using the hashtag, and pass the keychain along. This allows tracking of each keychain’s journey as it travels through schools and communities, showing how far one act of kindness can spread.

Blessings for Bocsy has plans to partner with schools to distribute keychains to students and engage them in conversations about kindness, mental health, and community support. These keychains serve as tools to inspire students to take action and spread positivity, while also raising awareness about the importance of mental health.

Funded by Pittsburgh, PA (October 2024)