When I was on Facebook the other day one of my online buddies posted a note which she asked that I repost here. She was really broken up about the loss of her friend and and she decided to do something about it.
This is an especially important concern during these tough times.
Suicides in the U.S. reached a peak in 1933 (increasing to 17 per 100,000, from 14 per 100,000 in 1929), around the same time unemployment had swollen to 25%
"If indeed this recession mirrors in some respects more the Great Depression than the other intervening much briefer recessions, then obviously we have reason for greater concern," says Dr. Alan L. Berman, executive director of the American Association of Suicidology.
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Here's the note.
Hello Everyone,
This summer, a few friends and I will be joining with hundreds of
people to walk 20 miles through the night in the Out of the Darkness to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
I will be walking as a member of Susan's Stars and my personal
fundraising goal is $1,000.00. I would appreciate any support that
you give me for this worthwhile cause.
On January 26th of this year, I lost my dear friend Susan Tucker Bowen, and I want to walk in hopes of helping at least one person. Of course, my
goal is to help as many people as possible by educating myself and
this will also be amazing time to meet other people and share our
experiences.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of
research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss
of life from suicide. With more than 30,000 lives lost each year in
the U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP's
mission has never been greater, nor our work more urgent.
I hope you will consider supporting my participation in this event.
Any contribution will help the work of AFSP. Checks should be made
payable to AFSP and are 100% tax deductible.
Thank you for considering this request for your support.
Please feel free to pass this along to friends and colleagues.
Apologies if you've gotten this email twice.
Sincerely,
cg
Please visit my Overnight fundraising page if you would like to donate online or see how close I am to reaching my personal goal:
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