About the 2026 Lifesavers Gala
Join Us! Thursday, May 7 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
This premier event celebrates our progress in the fight to prevent suicide and honors those who have made an impact. Gala honorees have gone above and beyond in drawing attention to the cause of suicide prevention, elevating public discourse around mental health and suicide, and successfully creating real change within our society as a means to ending this leading cause of death.
In addition to raising much-needed funds for AFSP’s leading initiatives in the areas of research, education, advocacy and support for those affected by suicide, the Gala is an opportunity for our supporters to come together and recognize the past year’s accomplishments. Our distinguished guests share inspiring and informative stories about how suicide has affected them, and their valiant and passionate efforts to fight it.
2026 Lifesavers Gala Host
Michell C. Clark, Author, Artist and Creator
2026 Lifesavers Gala Chair
Peter Fang, Worldwide Vice President, Neuroscience, Global Commercial Strategy Organization, Johnson & Johnson
2026 Lifesaver Award Honorees
Carson Daly – Co-host of NBC’s TODAY and The Voice
Gracie Gold – U.S. National Figure Skater, Olympic Bronze Medalist, and New York Times Bestselling Author
Phil & Donna Satow, Founders of The Jed Foundation
Lifetime Research Award: Jane Pearson, PhD - Special Advisor to the Director for Suicide Research, National Institute of Mental Health
Annual Research Award: Holly Wilcox, PhD, MA - Professor, Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2026 Sponsors
Silent Auction Donations
Proceeds from the Gala support research, education, advocacy, and programs that provide hope and connection to individuals and families impacted by suicide. Silent auction items—whether experiences, products, or exclusive opportunities—are a meaningful way to engage attendees while advancing this mission.














