One Goal: Save Lives
Katie’s Save fights for systemic changes at colleges and universities to promote mental health, protect students and prevent suicide.
January 26th, 2026
JOINT STATEMENT FROM STANFORD
AND KATIE MEYER’S FAMILY
Stanford and the family of Katie Meyer are pleased to have reached a resolution in the lawsuit that was filed against the university following Katie’s tragic death in 2022.
To honor Katie, Stanford will collaborate with Katie’s family to launch an initiative focused on the mental health and well-being of student-athletes at the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance. Stanford Athletics will establish the Katie Meyer Leadership Award to be given to an exceptional Stanford student-athlete each year. More information on both the initiative at Wu Tsai and the Leadership Award will be provided later this year.
In addition, Stanford will adopt the principles of Katie Meyer’s Law to provide support to students in its OCS disciplinary process. The number worn by Katie while she played soccer at Stanford, #19, will be retired in honor of the impact Katie had on Stanford women’s soccer.
While Katie’s passing remains devastating and tragic, the memory of her accomplishments and the uplifting influence she had on those who knew her lives on. Stanford and the Meyer family believe that working together on these initiatives will both honor Katie’s indelible legacy and help current and future students in meaningful ways.
Katie’s Save fights for systemic changes at colleges and universities to promote mental health, protect students and prevent suicide.
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A message from Gina and Steve Meyer
Just like everyone else – we were able to watch E60’s “Save: The Katie Meyer Story” for the very first time when it aired May 10th. It was really hard. It was beautiful. There were many tears.
We want to truly thank ESPN’s E60, Jen Karson, Julie Foudy and their team at ESPN for their interest in Katie’s story and their tireless efforts to present it with the information they had.
We know they poured all their heart & soul into this project & we are so very grateful.
Ever since our daughter Katie‘s absolutely tragic passing at Stanford, we, and countless others, have done everything we can to respectfully and lovingly honor her life and legacy.
And those efforts aim to make the world a little bit better for students and their campus communities, as we have sadly learned much more than what was seen on TV.
We welcome Stanford to acknowledge their part in Katie’s passing and adopt Katie Meyer’s Law, showing their commitment to do better and make the university safer for students in the future.
As always, thank you all for your continued love and support.
Katie Meyer’s Law
A new University policy designed to allow college students a choice of selecting a designated advocate
The Support
Charitable contribution for students and teams at all ages
The Collaboration
Meaningful collaborations with experts, other non-proƒits and educational institutions designated for Suicide Prevention
The Training
Suicide is preventable through awareness, investment, research, and training
Suicide Prevention
If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Call or Text 988
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Now, the goalkeeping is up to us.
Katie’s Save 501(c)(3) supports students and sports teams of all age levels by sharing Katie’s story and spreading awareness about mental health and suicide prevention programs.
