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Papa Roach with AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia, Director Brett Wean and VP Lisa Brattain, Photo Credit: Christine Connallon, Getty Images

PAPA ROACH CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF U.S. LEG OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY “RISE OF THE ROACH” TOUR, RAISING $230,000 FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Multi-platinum rock band Papa Roach has officially wrapped the U.S. leg of their 25th Anniversary Rise of the Roach Tour — and they're ending it on a powerful note. The band announced today that they have raised $230,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Dark blue banner with lifesavers

STATEMENT ON STRATEGY TO REDUCING SUICIDE BY FIREARMS

We established the goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20% by 2025 to drive urgency and action that saves lives.

Research

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Announces $8.5 Million Investment in Research Funding for Genetics, Neurobiology, Therapies, Interventions and More

AFSP announced 36 new research grants totaling $8.5 million, making the organization’s total research investment in FY 2026 more than $30 million.

Volunteer with AFSP

Thirteen advocates from select Congressional districts came to Capitol Hill, joined by AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia, to meet with their members of Congress and staff as they shaped federal funding priorities.

AFSP Advocates Urge Congress to Fund Suicide Prevention During First-Ever Capitol Hill Fly-In Event

Thirteen advocates from select Congressional districts gathered at Capitol Hill, joined by AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia, to meet with their members of Congress and staff as they shaped federal funding priorities.

Research Connection Roundup

Research Roundup October 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies

The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.

Karly Steinwehr's brother, Korbin Steinwehr, in uniform with an American flag in the background.

We Need to Walk for Korbin

The Out of the Darkness Walks have helped me, and so many others, realize that together, we can fight to prevent suicide, and end the stigma that leads people to believe asking for help is a weakness.  

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