Parents of late PGA golfer Grayson Murray launch foundation in his honor :: WRALSportsFan.com
Eric and Terry Murray, the parents of late PGA golfer Grayson Murray, launched a foundation in honor of their son. The Grayson Murray Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness and support of mental health and addiction challenges.
“Grayson touched the hearts of so many by sharing his own mental health challenges,” Eric and Terry Murray said in a statement. “He utilized his platform as a multi-time champion on the PGA TOUR to reach and inspire those in need – and we are determined to continue his generosity and unwavering commitment to help make a difference in the lives of others.”
Murray was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a force as a kid on the golf course, winning three straight Callaway Junior World Championships. He graduated from Leesville Road High School in 2012, winning a state championship with the Pride during his time there.
Murray died by suicide in May 2024.
“Grayson envisioned creating a foundation dedicated to ‘helping the ones that want to be helped but might not have the help they need financially,’” said Grayson Murray Foundation President Jeff Maness. “As Grayson bravely faced his own experiences with depression and addiction, he witnessed first-hand the challenges that greet those who seek help, both financially and from an accessibility standpoint. Grayson was intent on using his position as a PGA TOUR player to help others, and through the Grayson Murray Foundation, we honor him as we carry forward his mission.”
Murray left a mark on the local golf community especially, competing in the UNC Health Championship, previously known as the Rex Hospital Open. Shortly after his death in 2024, Murray was honored with the final tee time Sunday at the event.
The foundation will, according to a statement, support innovative research, expand access to essential services and foster a culture of understanding inspired by Murray’s legacy of compassion, resilience and hope.
“No matter what he was going through, Grayson always wanted to lift up others,” said Eric and Terry Murray. “Let us all strive to embody the compassion he demonstrated by being kind to one another.”
If you’re having suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
Source: wralsportsfan.com