Suicide Awareness Memorial, 2024

This event is a tribute to those we have lost to suicide, and to allow the opportunity for suicide loss survivors to gather, share their own personal journeys, and to support one another.

SAVE is honored to share with you that we will be bringing this event back for the first time since 2019!

About the Event

The SAM Event is a compassionate gathering designed to provide support, healing, and remembrance for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. The primary purpose is to create a safe space where survivors can come together to share their experiences, find solace, and commemorate the lives of those lost to suicide.

Event Highlights:

• Loss Survivor Program:
  • Welcoming remarks and an introduction to the purpose of the event
  • Music performance
  • A panel of suicide loss survivors share their personal stories of loss and how they find hope
  • Reading of the names ceremony
  • Moment of remembrance
• Memorial Photo Display:
  • A designated space where attendees can view photos of loved ones
• Resource Fair:
  • Information booths featuring local mental health organizations, support groups, and resources for suicide loss survivors
  • Handouts and materials on coping strategies, grief counseling, and mental health awareness
• Light Refreshments
  • Donuts, pastries, fruit, and coffee

To submit a photo of a loved one you have lost to suicide, please fill out the form here: https://save.org/sam-event-memorial-display/

Email mfondell@save.org with any questions.