AFSP Long Island Hosts First Ever Hike for Hope!
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On Sunday, May 19th, AFSP Long Island hosted it's first ever Hike for Hope at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park. 172 people came out to participate and there were 14 different teams. Hikers were able to choose between a 3-mile and 5-mile trail and enjoyed some of the beautiful landscape that Sunken Meadow State Park has to offer! A big thank you goes out to the event sponsors: H2M architects + engineers, Quality Moving & storage, PSEG Long Island, Office Furniture Direct & Racanelli Construction. Overall, the Hike for Hope has raised $20,699 and fundraising continues through the end of June- Help this event reach it's $25,000 goal by clicking the button below and making a donation today!
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Featured Program:
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ Community
AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives has long been one of the country’s leading suicide prevention education programs, covering the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight this leading cause of death. The updated module of this essential program, Talk Saves Lives™: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ Community gives participants essential and lifesaving understanding of topics including:
- Suicide risk and its unique considerations in LGBTQ communities
- Recognizing suicide risk factors and warning signs for LGBTQ people
- Protective factors that can help lower the suicide rate
- The latest research related to LGBTQ suicide prevention
- How to seek and offer support for yourself or others
- Crisis resources and services for the LGBTQ community
- What communities can do to support LGBTQ people
We all have a role to play in preventing suicide, and those in the LGBTQ community may face additional challenges and barriers to help because of discriminatory factors. This program informs more people of the best ways to provide caring and support to those who need it.
Interested in becoming a trained presenter for this program? Contact our Programs Manager, Katie Deitz, to find out more about getting trained: kdeitz@afsp.org
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We offer several free programs for suicide prevention, suitable for your workplace, school, faith-based center, health group, and more. Please fill out our Program Request Form to bring one of these free programs to your community! |
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kristen Rosario
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Kristen just recently became involved with AFSP Long Island after learning about us from a friend and she jumped right into volunteering! After completing AFSP 101, she volunteered at the SCCC Campus Walk in April and has volunteered at several other tabling events, inlcuding a full day at Central Islip High School, spreading the word about AFSP to over 2,600 high school students! Kristen is getting ready to become a trained presenter for our Talk Saves Lives program to help bring them to the local community and continuously seeks out new ways to get involved with the chapter! We're so excited to have her as part of our AFSP LI team! |
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Want to get more involved with AFSP Long Island?
We have a wide variety of ways to get involved! Learn more about volunteering with us: |
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Questions about volunteering? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Katrina Zendrain, at afsplongisland@gmail.com. Ready to get involved? Fill out a volunteer application today to get started: |
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Team Spotlight: Team Brittany Marie
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On October 2nd, 2009 at the young age of 14, Brittany Marie Petrocca lost her battle with depression. While coping with the grief of losing her daughter, Brittany's mom Carrie started to get involved with AFSP Long Island. Team Brittany Marie was started in loving memory of her daughter and she started raising money for AFSP Long Island and spreading awareness for suicide prevention.
Team Brittany Marie's signature fundraising event, the Blue Angel Car Show, started in 2020. When Brittany was young, she would sit on her porch admiring her neighbors light blue Thunderbird and tell her mom that one day she would own that car. Unfortunately, Brittany never made it to the age where she could learn to drive, save her money, and buy the car. After she passed, Carrie's husband, who had never met Brittany, started a 10 year search to find a light blue Thunderbird in honor of Brittany. It wasn't easy, but they eventually found the perfect car that matched Brittany's eyes and decided to show it off while at the same time raising money for AFSP, and the Blue Angel Car Show was born.
To date, Team Brittany Marie has raised over $300,000 for AFSP Long Island and continues to raise money with their car show every year. After volunteering with the chapter for 14 years, last year Carrie took on the role of Special Events Manager with our chapter and we couldn't be happier to have her on our staff! The 5th Annual Blue Angel Car Show will be taking place this month on June 9th at Sunrise Mall (click the button below for more information). Way to go Team Brittany Marie!! |
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Planning a fundraiser for your team and want it highlighted in our newsletter, social media, or posted on our upcoming events calendar? Let us know! Reach out to Katie, our Programs Manager, with more info about your event at kdeitz@afsp.org |
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Click on each event image to learn more/register for event! |
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Team Brittany's Blue Angel Car Show
Sunday, June 9th
One Sunrise Mall, Massapequa, NY
Event time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Blue Angel Car Show began in loving memory of Brittany Marie and is on it's 5th year of raising money for AFSP Long Island. Open to all years, models and makes. All car & bike clubs welcome!
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Pups & Peeps Dog Walk
Saturday, June 22nd
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point
Registration: 9:00 AM
Event time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Pups and Peeps Loop the Trails Dog Walk began in 2017 in loving memory of Port Washington resident Flavio Barbosa and has grown into a community event raising awareness and funds for mental health education and suicide prevention efforts. Leash up your pups and join us to prevent suicide!
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