In loving memory of Nick Bales. BTR is a non profit 501(c)(3). Tax ID #83-2959554

$91,740 invested in our youth

Changing lives with 1112 therapy sessions and counting

90+ student athlete seasons repping BTR

Nick Bales

Nick’s Story

Nick Bales started Brought to Reality (BTR) in 2016 while he was a sophomore at Arapahoe High School near Denver, Colorado. Nick suffered from anxiety and depression, and focusing on BTR enabled him to be creative, keep busy, and stay grounded in reality. Through his brand, Nick sought to bring awareness to teen mental health and to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. 

Most importantly, Nick strived to encourage compassion among his peers. In his college essay, Nick wrote: “We should all help each other get through the difficult times.” Unfortunately, Nick did not have the opportunity to apply to college because he lost his battle against mental illness on September 29, 2018. 

The NICK BALES/BTR FOUNDATION

The Nick Bales/BTR Foundation consists of helping support teens suffering from mental health issues and aiding in the prevention of teen suicide. The Foundation takes a non-traditional approach because mental illness is not the same for everyone.

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Gabe Landeskog and Maria Bales

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