It’s OK to be extraordinary.
We celebrate the beautiful differences that make each of us extraordinary. We lift youth voices in the spirit of diversity and inclusivity, championing the courage to call people in, not out, as we learn to accept ourselves and others in a bold, bright way.
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OK2BX Film Festival
Highschool filmmakers sharing stories of diversity, kindness and inclusion.
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Make films, meet with colleges, learn about next steps for creative future.
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About Us
Learn about Eleanor’s legacy and the foundation’s mission.
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A legacy of calling people in.
“It’s Okay to Be Extraordinary!”
Mission: To foster empathy, understanding, and belonging by empowering young artists to share their stories and make a positive impact on our shared humanity.
Vision: A world where every young person feels extraordinary and where storytelling inspires greater compassion, inclusion, and connection.
Eleanor Bolding was a daughter, sister and friend to many. Every day before she and her siblings, Carson and Spencer, headed out to school, their dad would say, “It’s Okay to Be Extraordinary!” The family motto was repeated so many times, it was eventually shortened to, “OK2BX.”
When she was seventeen years old, just four months after she told her family she was transgender, Eleanor died by suicide – a devastating blindside to her family, friends and community.
Eleanor fearlessly talked about her beliefs. In a world where it’s all too common to call people out, she called people in. When she walked into a room, she made sure everyone felt comfortable and was heard and respected. She loved talking to people she didn’t agree with in hopes of broadening their perspectives. Mostly, she filled the world with kindness.
OK2BX was founded in 2021 by her parents, Chris and Brent, to honor Eleanor’s legacy. The foundation embodies her spirit.
Learn More Film Festival
The future of film, told by high school students.
Our OK2BX Film Festival represents the future of film, showcasing high school students’ talent, creativity and cinematic vision.The students’ films paint stories of diversity and inclusion through their eyes. Awards are given in the categories of animation, smartphone, LGBTQIA+, kindness, and inclusivity.
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2026 Winners
Play Video The White-Horse Girl and the Blue-Wind Boy Play Video Finding Rhythm Play Video Starvation for Intimacy Play Video The Art of Growing Up Play Video Living in Tension Play Video 64 Play Video Revolution Play Video Pawns
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OK2BX Foundation
- We empower diverse communities through arts, education and cultural experiences, fostering kindness, understanding, and acceptance.
- We recognize that our shared humanity is the commonality that unites us all
- We encourage every person to be unapologetically themselves and to accept others as such.
- We celebrate the differences that make each of us extraordinary.
Donate TodayLearn More Acceptance: We celebrate differences. Kindness: We lead with kindness. Respect: We honor every person. Empathy: We build meaningful connection. Inclusivity: We create safe spaces. Fun: We make room for joy.
Acceptance: We celebrate differences. Kindness: We lead with kindness. Respect: We honor every person. Empathy: We build meaningful connection. Inclusivity: We create safe spaces. Fun: We make room for joy.