The Marco Roffo Memorial Foundation

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness on mental health initiatives, as well as check in with ourselves and our friends and family on how our own mental health is doing. This day was created in 1992 by the World Federal for Mental Health, which is a global organization now with over 150 countries as members.

Mental health awareness is not something dedicated to just one day of the year, but on this day, we all can actively look towards organizations, initiatives, and events that support increasing mental health awareness and providing access to mental health help for those who need it.

This year’s theme is: Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change which focuses on driving policy with global action. The goal is to take listening and turn it into action in the coming year.

So, this month, take action in increasing mental health awareness in your community. MRMF is putting our mission in action by creating a team for the Out of Darkness Walk on Sunday, October 25th in the Boston Common. Join our team for a one- to three-mile walk, raising money for su***de prevention and mental health awareness.

Join our team in the link below. Fundraising is not required to join, but the information to do so can be found in the same link.

Event Details:
Sunday, October 25th
Check in: 9am-10am
Walk starts: 10:30am (approx. 1-1.5 hours)
Boston Common (Parkman Bandstand), 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

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09/28/2026

We are creating a team to join the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention at their Out of Darkness Walk in the Boston Common.

Details:
⏰ Sunday, October 25th 10:30am
📍 Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Join our team or support our efforts in the link below.

https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/408018

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09/19/2026

This week, we joined to plant 648 pinwheels along Framingham Common to represent the lives lost in Massachusetts to su***de in 2024.

To remember and honor Marco and hundreds of others while spreading awareness to prevent su***de in the future is a large part of our mission. Events like these allow us to see how impactful it can be to join and support others’ missions.

648 lives is 648 too many. We hope that these pinwheel can represent their memory while also represent hope for those who are currently struggling with mental health and thoughts of su***de. Your life matters, you are enough, and you belong here. Call 988 for support.

Display will remain up until September 27th. Visit it along the Edgell Road side of Framingham Common. ***deprevention

09/11/2026

On Thursday, September 17th, represent MRMF at Pinwheels for Hope, setting up pinwheels on Framingham Common in memory of those lost to su***de in 2024.

Pinwheels will remain up through Sunday, September 27th for those who would like the visit another day.

Join us in remembrance and support those who struggle with mental health and those affected by the impacts of su***de.

Sign up: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A094BABA829A4FA7-64834537-pinwheels?useFullSite=false

Location: Framingham Common, along Edgell Road
Time: 2:00pm

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09/10/2026

9/10 is World Su***de Prevention Day. Today and every day we remind others that your life matters and you belong on this planet. It is also a call to action to prevent su***des across the world and provide support for those whose lives have been impacted by su***de.

Stay another day. You are enough. Your life matters.

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09/03/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month and September 10th in particular is World Su***de Prevention Day. Su***de prevention is a large part of our foundation’s mission. This month highlights the importance of prevention work and spreading awareness. Throughout the month, we will strive to spread our mission as far as we can and highlight the importance of taking mental health seriously and leaning on support and community.

Sometimes, the smallest act of love, support, and/or kindness can be the difference in someone’s life. While it’s just a start and won’t erase struggling, showing someone support, reaching out to them to check in, or letting them know how much they mean to you can be exactly what they needed to keep going.

Make it a goal this month to tell just one person that you are proud of them, you love them, and you need them.

Throughout September, there are multiple days and events with particular focuses to highlight, as well. The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention hosts “Out of the Darkness” Walks throughout September and October. These walks are aimed to raise awareness and raise money to support research, advocacy, and educational programs throughout Massachusetts. See the Get Involved section below for walks near you.

September 8th is 988 Day. This day is a day of action. Raise awareness about crisis lifelines, spread information about mental health resources, and connect to organizations and people who are working on raising awareness about mental health and promoting su***de prevention. This year’s theme is “Your reason is reason enough.” You can ask for help for any reason, no matter how big or small it may seem.

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. At 1pm EST, the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be holding a National Moment of Silence for those we have lost to su***de. Please consider recognizing this moment during your day.

Get Involved
Out of the Darkness Walks (​​https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/pages/2497)
MetroWest: Farm Pond Park, Framingham, MA, Saturday, September 26th
Easton: Borderland State Park, Easton, MA, Sunday, September 27th
Boston: Boston Common, Boston, MA Sunday, October 25th

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08/28/2026

Today, we look to our mission with an extra focus. We have seen how love and support can carry someone through a difficult time and strive to highlight the need for more mental health support, mental health awareness, and above all showering the people around us with love.

This weekend, try to spread love in your actions and words. Help someone even when they haven’t asked. Tell a loved one how proud you are of them. Make someone’s day by doing something small for them. And strive to make it a goal every day to spread mental health awareness and support as far as you can.

Our merch has been a great tool for many to spread our mission across the region and even across the country and world. If you have some of our merch, wear one this weekend and tag us in a photo. If you don’t, available merch can be found in the link below.

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07/14/2026

In partnership with the MetroWest Regional Coalition for Su***de Prevention, we want to highlight , an organization that provides support and resources to those affected by murder-su***de.

There is an in-person support group in Framingham, MA that can provide support, resources, and comfort for survivors and those affected by tragedy. More information is on the second image.

Call2Talk also provides services to those who are struggling with depression and/or suicidal thoughts. Please reach out to them if you need the support. You matter and belong here.

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06/05/2026

Today, we presented Jack Callahan ‘26 with the first ever Marco Roffo Memorial Foundation scholarship for engineering.

Jack exemplifies the qualities that Marco was so loved for: kindness, resilience, compassion, working hard, and helping others.

We hope that through our annual scholarship we will foster a desire to learn, grow, and help others through engineering, a career Marco was so proud of, while increasing awareness and support for mental health.

Thank you all for your ongoing and generous support that allows us to support young engineering students like Jack.