Carolyn Mattingly understood what it meant to love.

Often signing notes with “Luv u,” she brought a special grace to even the simplest exchange. Carolyn’s warm heart and genuine concern for making a difference was also demonstrated every day – through her countless commitments to family, causes, and community leadership.

On September 30, 2014, her life was abruptly, violently, and senselessly ended. In memoriam of Carolyn and as a tribute to her goodness, The Luv u Project has been established as a lasting commitment from her husband, daughter, family, and friends to continue her legacy.


The mission of The Luv u Project is to turn an unacceptable tragedy into a quantifiable agenda and responsible actions that advance the understanding of, and treatments for, mental health issues.


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