Founders

Meet Our Founders

At the heart of TK Fights Fentanyl / Kaylee’s Dad is Mad are two parents who turned unimaginable loss into a mission of hope, awareness, and action. Together, Amber Saale-Burger and Max Burger lead the organization with compassion, determination, and a shared commitment to saving lives.

After they suffered the tragic loss of their daughter to Fentanyl poisoning in 2023. Since then, they have been helping bring education, mental health support, and harm reduction to Kansas. They introduced the first Save a Life station in Kansas, making harm reduction tools like Narcan and Fentanyl test strips available to the community. They, along with other bereaved parents, gave testimony to help pass the Good Samaritan Overdose Law in Kansas, and SB193 breaking barriers for law enforcement to carry and administer Naloxone. Along with HB2436 as well as a law to make

Fentanyl education mandatory in Kansas high schools and Naloxone in every school. Their community of bereaved survivors have become like a second family; and have helped to create a network of advocates making a difference in many communities across cities and state lines. As believers in Jesus Christ, our founders are dedicated to helping others in memory of Kaylee and those lost to the Fentanyl crisis.

Advocate & Community Leader

Valerie Beam is a passionate advocate for fentanyl awareness and prevention based in Topeka, Kansas. Her journey into advocacy began after the devastating loss of her son, Tanner Reed, to a fentanyl overdose in 2023.

Determined to honor Tanner’s memory, Valerie has turned her grief into purpose by raising awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and working to ensure other families do not experience the same heartbreak. She has shared her story with lawmakers, testifying before the Kansas Legislature to support life-saving policy changes, including stronger protections for those who call for help during overdoses. She has placed and maintains several save a life station across Topeka, Kansas area for the organization.

Valerie also plays an active role in community events. She hosts And organizes the Save a Life Poker Ride, which brings people together to honor loved ones lost and to spread awareness about fentanyl’s dangers.

Through her voice, her advocacy, and her compassion, Valerie continues to shine a light in the fight against fentanyl, helping to save lives while carrying forward Tanner’s legacy. 

Advocate & Community Leaders

Stacey and Jason Rogers have transformed personal tragedy into a powerful mission of purpose, advocacy, and hope. After losing their son, Richard, to fentanyl, they dedicated their lives to raising awareness about the dangers of illicit drugs and ensuring that other families in small, rural communities across Kansas have access to education and life-saving resources.

Through courage and compassion, Stacey and Jason share Richard’s story to break the stigma surrounding overdose and addiction. Their openness not only honors his life but also gives strength to other families who may be walking through similar pain. By turning heartbreak into action, they have become voices of change in communities where awareness and resources are often scarce.

The Rogers family actively partners with TK Fights Fentanyl / Kaylee’s Dad is Mad to bring events, education, and support into towns across Kansas. They currently maintain Save-A-Life Stations in Manhattan, Kansas, ensuring naloxone and resources are available to those in need, and they are preparing to place a new station in St. George soon — expanding our reach and impact even further.

Stacey and Jason’s dedication shows that advocacy doesn’t just happen in large cities — it begins at home, in local communities, and with families who are willing to step forward. Their efforts continue to bring awareness, reduce stigma, and save lives across Kansas, carrying forward Richard’s legacy with love and purpose

Advocate, Mentor, & Servant Leader

Minister Brandy Johnson, of Kansas City, Missouri, has turned unimaginable heartbreak into a mission of hope, healing, and advocacy. In 2023, Brandy experienced the devastating loss of her beloved daughter, Jazzylnn, to suicide. Just five months later, she lost her niece, Kaylee, to fentanyl. These tragedies became the foundation for Brandy’s calling to speak out, raise awareness, and fight for change in the areas of mental health and fentanyl prevention.

Since then, Brandy has become a powerful voice for change, ensuring that no family feels alone in their grief and no community goes without the resources it needs. She plays an important role in TK Fights Fentanyl / Kaylee’s Dad is Mad, leading on the mental health side of the organization’s work and advocating for expanded resources and support systems. Brandy is also working toward placing Save-A-Life Stations in Kansas City, Missouri, making life-saving tools and information accessible to more families.

As both a minister and an advocate, Brandy’s compassion shines through in everything she does. She is always willing to offer prayer, a listening ear, or a shoulder to cry on, ministering the love of Jesus Christ to those who are hurting. Her ability to combine advocacy with spiritual care has brought comfort, strength, and hope to countless people in her community.

Through her voice, her faith, and her unwavering commitment, Minister Brandy Johnson continues to honor Jazzylnn and Kaylee by helping others find healing, breaking stigma, and shining God’s light in the darkest places.