12/03/2015
"We at the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, have committed to reducing the annual su***de rate 20% by 2025. The rate has gone up in recent years and it's time we put an end to the madness and the sadness." -AFSP CEO, Robert Gebbia
Become a part of the movement. You can help! Here's how:
1. Make it a point to say "died by su***de" or "took his or her life" instead of using the terms "off-ed", "killed him/herself" or "committed su***de". End the derogatory verbiage which makes this death even that more taboo.
2. Reach out to someone, anyone, if you're having "down" feelings for extended periods of time or if you're thinking about su***de more often. You are not alone.
3. If you think someone may be suffering from anxiety, depression or any number of neurological diseases, ask them about it. A simple, "how are you feeling?" goes a long way for someone fighting any mental battle.
4. Your donations over the years to the AFSP on Danny's Stars behalf allow us to make this walk a reality and so much more. All proceeds fund research for su***de prevention, they create & distribute education programs, advocate for public policy and the funds also help support survivors of su***de loss.
5. If you're with us, let us know. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for watching our Danny's Stars 2015 Out of the Darkness video. (Pswd easily PM'd) Shine On!
Danny's Stars take on Boston for the second time! Our video features highlights from our experiences during AFSP's 2015 Out of the Darkness Overnight walk.…