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Every year since 2021, Team Walking for Patrick has participated in the Annual Samaritans 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention. Team Captain Susan started the team following her son’s death by suicide, and the event has become a meaningful way for Patrick's family and friends to remember him.  Susan shared her journey with Samaritans and what Patrick’s memory means to her team. To read more visit https://lnkd.in/eqXWHCBZ.

If you are a worker in the service industry, you know the weight of always putting others first. Your job teaches you to anticipate everyone else's needs, but it can be hard to recognize or voice your own. Your struggles are real, and they matter. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, substance use, or thoughts of suicide, you deserve support and care. Call or text 988 for 24/7 support. People up to age 24 can text Hey Sam at 439-726 from 9am to Midnight ET.

We rise together one step, one story, one life at a time. Team "Towering Hearts" is proud to represent American Tower in raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health at the Samaritans, Inc. 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention this September at Artesani Park in Boston. We run/walk with purpose and compassion and stand tall for hope. Please consider joining our team or making a donation to help support this amazing organization and an incredibly impactful cause. https://lnkd.in/eDrD_A9h

Hello LinkedIn! I'm back with another marathon announcement - excited to share that I’ll be running the 2025 New York City Marathon this fall with Team Samaritans — and once again, I’ll be running alongside my dad Niklas Jordow We’re raising funds for Samaritans, Inc., an organization that provides suicide prevention services and grief support to those impacted by suicide. Their work is critical, and I’m proud to support them for a second time! If you're in a position to donate, I’d be incredibly grateful for your support — it means a lot to me, and even more to the people Samaritan serves: https://lnkd.in/eDF286Gi Thank you! 💚

Every Monday @ 6:30 - 7:30 P.M EST August 11 - September 22 Acton Arboretum, 2 Taylor Rd. Acton, MA Healing Strides walking group will be starting on August 11! This is a walking group is suicide loss survivors, register to join us this summer as we continue to build our community and support one another on our journeys. These walks will provide a safe space to share stories of our loved ones as we walk toward healing, one step at a time. Register at https://lnkd.in/dfEfDnaz.

Supporting families after suicide loss shares similarities with supporting those grieving pregnancy loss. The key, as Dr. Tiffany Moore-Simas from UMass Chan Medical School emphasizes, is to follow the parents' lead. A compassionate approach can make all the difference during a difficult times. Watch the recording of our webinar, "Beyond the Baby Blues: Understanding and Supporting Maternal Mental Health": https://lnkd.in/gFu8KrGD

We were glad to have 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Vibrant Emotional Health visit us last month for their annual site visit. Thank you both for the important work you do every day. You are never alone!

As the preseason starts for many athletes, it's important to remember to give yourself grace, knowing that your mental health matters the most. Whatever you are feeling is valid, and help is available. Call or text 988 for 24/7 support. People up to age 24 can text Hey Sam at 439-726 from 9am to Midnight ET.

Thank you to Ron Lancaster of #WVBF 99.7FM/1530AM for talking with me this morning about “Thick Thighs, Tattoos & Breaking Taboos” 📕 I’ll be sharing some clips from our conversation in the coming days, but didn’t want the sun to set without expressing my appreciation to Ron and WVBF #yourhometownradiostation During our chat, I learned that Ron is also a #siblinglosssurvivor 💙 whose sister died in a tragic car accident. We talked about all the ways #siblingloss rearranged our lives—not just the BEFORE and the AFTER, but our family dynamic, and our own identity without our sibling. Holding space for Ron and all the bereaved siblings out there. 💙💙 Today is the final day of July, and the final to order and support 3 #mentalhealth and #suicideprevention charities dear to my heart 💙 The Kacie Project 💙 Samaritans, Inc. 💙 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention #afsp Get your copy tonight 🔗 https://a.co/d/0fTrmr5 Or #linkinbio ☎️ If you or someone you love are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8, 24/7☎️ #healingmiles #irunforteddy #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #siblingloss #marathontraining #runningismytherapy #stopsuicide #suicideloss #suicidelosssurvivor #griefjourney #youarenotalone #therapyworks #itsoktonotbeok #chubbyrunner #strongnotskinny #motherrunner #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #breakthestigma #thickthighstattoosbreakingtaboos #author #authorlife #indieauthor #memoir

26.2 Miles for Every Silent Struggle 💚 Please have a moment to read as I know that suicide will have impacted many people who read this and they remember where they were when they received the shocking call. In 3 months, I’ll be standing at the start line of the New York Marathon — ready to raise funds for Samaritans, a charity that listens when no one else can. This isn’t just about the marathon. It’s about the thousands of silent battles being fought every day — the quiet moments when someone feels like they can't go on, when the world feels too heavy. Samaritans is there for those moments. My friend Niklas takes the calls. Day or night. Without judgment. Without hesitation. He is running too - he asked me to join him - I couldn't say no. Every mile we run in training is for someone who felt alone, for someone who found hope in a conversation or for someone who desperately needed to be heard. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful listening can be. Sometimes, it's not about fixing — it's about being there. That’s what Samaritans does. And that’s why this matters so much to me. If you believe in compassion, in mental health, in human connection — I ask you to support this great cause - and to raise awareness for suicide prevention - you can read my story here . 👉 https://lnkd.in/evXJXmhZ Whether you donate, share this post, or simply take a moment to reach out to someone today — it all matters. It all helps. Let’s make every mile count. 💚 Thank you 🙏 Samaritans, Inc. Mackenzie Morse #NYMarathon #Samaritans #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone