Help us support Suicide Prevention

Help us support Suicide Prevention

We’re posting this to support Marissa Formes-Patrick who is raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She is a friend of Nick Wilson who is our CIO here at Treasurecoast.com.

Mental Health is an important issue and near and to dear to us here.

Supporting Marissa Formes-Patrick

 This was posted by Nick’s coach who is is Marissa’s husband. Best of luck Marissa on this really important cause.

So the walk is done but Marissa is still raising money.

‘Hello Folks! I’ll thank you in advance for your time!
This is one of the toughest things I do every year, but easily one of the most important.
If you don’t already know: my wife, Marissa, will be once again participating in a walk sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 30th. This year she is aligned with team YOU MATTER!, a club at the high school where she teaches.

For a variety of reasons, it was a very tough choice for her to participate this year. Having lost somebody incredibly close to her to suicide, this is both highly important to her and highly painful.
I can’t imagine how difficult something like this is for her to do – to be reminded of the loss, the questions associated with it, and to deal with the social stigma. Every year the wound is torn open again, but its worth it to fight to make a difference! I can’t properly express how proud I am of her for doing this!

The AFSP works hard to support those at risk, the survivors, and those affected by loss. They do great work!

Please – if you can – support. Any donation makes a huge impact not just in terms of what the dollars can do, but also in terms of what seeing the names of supporters means. Please – consider giving at least $10. The impact of that gesture is tremendous not only to Marissa and I, but to all families that have been affected by suicide, and those struggling against it.
If you are in crisis,call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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