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Honoring My Mother by Working Toward a World Without Suicide

My mother Helen is the reason why I fight to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Helen was an amazing mentor and confidant to me. I felt I could tell her anything.

Suicide facts and figures for Pennsylvania 2018

Suicide Prevention Advocates Gather in Harrisburg

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Pennsylvania.

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Overnight Recap -- Philadelphia 2018

On June 16, 2018, over 1,600 people participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Philadelphia.

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Advocates Urge Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Be The Voice for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in Pennsylvania.

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Thousands To Walk From Dusk Until Dawn To Fight Suicide In Dallas and Philadelphia

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk - Cities Chosen