Out of the Darkness Walk :: Suicide Prevention :: Washington, D.C. :: Sat., Sept. 29th

In Memory of Ian Daughtrey

(WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 21, 2012) - I am reaching out to you for moral support and? your involvement in a national cause, on Saturday, September 29th;? for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Out of the Darkness Walk on the Washington Mall- Sylvan Theatre from (6:00 pm- 8:00 pm).

In honor of Ian Daughtrey,? I am Team Captain for TEAM SAFECAMP,? a charitable donation can be made under SAFECAMP-THE HOBOs? at the following website: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Out of the Darkness Walk- www.outofthedarkness.org

Suicide is stigma in our society and at times it is a very sensitive discussion. However, the community needs to address and educate on all signs such as -depression, bullying, and low self-esteem, etc in order to save individuals lives. Let?s come together for a cause to help others and make a stand.

My personal experience with suicide happen on May 27, 2012, my son, Ian Alexander Daughtrey (18) a graduating TC Williams High School Senior took his life. There was an overflow of love and support from the student body and community to honor him with a candlelight vigil. That evening the students shared with me in confidence how he impacted their lives and save them during their darkness times. Ian taught his friends and peers how to a form unity without discrimination of race, religion, sexuality or culture. Yet, his compassion for his peers and classmate could not help him with depression.

In this time of uncertainty, the last three (3) months, reflecting on my son?s life, he gave so much of himself to everyone and yet he asks for so little in return. Not only did he impact his friends and peers but the community.? I have continued to talk with his friends and peers, I cannot perceive this as one individual for the cause, I have reached out to several amazing community leaders to strategize on various community outreach awareness programs in order to seize the stigma of suicide.??

Suicide Statistics
??Every 14.2 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide.
??Nearly 1,000,000 people make a suicide attempt every year.
??Suicide rates are highest for people between the ages of 40 and 59
??It is the third leading cause of death among African American males between the ages 15 and 24
??Caucasians are two times as likely to commit suicide as are African Americans and Hispanics.
??Most suicide are due to socioeconomics, bullying, disharmony with family, unhealthy relationship, academic performance, etc.
??Men are nearly 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Women attempt suicide 3 times as often as men.
??Suicide and depression is considered a ?stigma? and a family secret. The denial makes it difficult for families to heal when they have lost someone to suicide.
??154 Military soldiers committed suicide last year in Afghanistan
??In 2005, 76 MLB players committed suicides
??90% of people who die by suicide have a diagnosable and treatable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death.
??Most people with mental illness do not die by suicide.
??Recent data puts yearly medical costs for suicide at nearly $100 million (2005).

I hope that I can count on your involvement and increase awareness in your community. I look forward to hearing from you on this critical issue. Thank you for your time and consideration.
?Best Regards,
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(?.?? (?.??? Ms. Lisa Daughtrey

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