The lives of Steve and his wife were forever changed on July 17, 2014, when their beloved daughter, Kacie Elizabeth Palm, tragically took her own life at the tender age of 14. In the aftermath of this heartbreaking loss, Steve and his wife founded The Kacie Project, stemming from The Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCRCSP). Seeking solace through the coalition’s grief support services, they found strength and understanding at The Kitchen Table Conversation for Suicide Loss Survivors, where they connected with others who had also experienced the profound loss of a loved one to suicide.

Harnessing their grief into a powerful force for change, they committed themselves to the cause of suicide prevention, volunteering their time to ensure that other families would not have to endure a similar tragedy. Their journey serves as a testament to resilience and an unwavering dedication to building a world where families are spared the pain they have endured.