MY FAVE 5

MY FAVE 5 is a 501c3 organization in the state of Ohio. MY FAVE 5 was created after Gina Marek, the President and Founder of MY FAVE 5, lost her son Jacob to suicide at the age of 15 on February 13, 2016. With no warning signs or diagnosis, Gina's world and family was shattered. Through supporting friends, the idea of the MY FAVE FIVE App evolved as a way for Gina to channel her grief and work to fulfill her son’s purpose of helping others.

The initial idea for the MY FAVE FIVE App was to help teens create their network of support. However, after seeing the isolation and depression caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gina enhanced the App in early 2022 to be able to offer the App to everyone.
The App is FREE to all over the age of 13 and offered through the App Store and Google Play.

Gina spends her time within the community attending University events, High School events, Veteran events, as well as meeting with mental health professionals educating them about the importance of having a personalized network of support to call and talk to about Anything at Anytime.

Gina Marek states “My hope is that the MY FAVE FIVE App can reach as many individuals as possible through mental health centers, universities, veteran groups, and the community. I will not stop my effort to help others until I am reunited with my son Jacob. I know he will be proud of my efforts and his legacy will live on through the MY FAVE FIVE App.”