Hey Tiff,

Remind me to give you a check tonight. I would say I'd do the walk
with you, but considering we have to play on May 3rd in Mauston....I
know I won't get up the energy to do the walk! :) But I'm glad you
are doing this for this cause. I think suicide is an issue no one
wants to talk about and it doesn't get the resources or attention
that it needs to get to try to prevent this from happening.

See you tonight!
Cynda


--- In tonyrockersrockinfans@yahoogroups.com, "tiff11870"
<tiff11870@...> wrote:
>
>
> HELLO. . .I didn't even realize this formum existed :)
>
> I will be participating in a walk on May 3 which raises money for
> the HOPES organization. HOPES stands for Helping Others Prevent
and
> Educatate about Suicide. The purpose of this walk is to raise an
> awareness for the prevention of suicide and the education about
> depression. Two years ago, a former student of mine chose to end
> his life by suicide. I have been participating in this walk to
> honor his memory, show support to his family, and raise funds for
> this valuable organization. The sister of another former student
of
> mine chose to end her life in the same year. This student has
> endured the loss of her mother through cancer and her father is
> currently ill. She is one of the strongest individuals I have ever
> met, especially at age 16. She is actively involved in the HOPES
> organization. I am involved in this walk to show my support to her
> as well.
>
> The funds that are raised go directly to this non-profit
> organization to provide training for 24 hour on-call staff to
answer
> calls and provide support for anyone who is feeling depressed or
> suicidal. The funds are also used to prepare handouts for the
> education of depression/suicide and to provide group training for
> schools, work places, etc.
>
> I have learned that in WI, suicide is the second leading cause of
> death for people aged 15-34. 20% of all suicides occur among
> veterans. Elderly comprise 16% of suicide deaths.
> Every 16 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies of suicide. I find this
> number shocking.
>
> I am asking anyone who is interested to make a donation to this
> cause. The walk is only 3 miles, so your pledge would be whatever
> you would like to donate. I realize with the price of gas and
money
> being tight that many people are not in a place to make donations.
>
> I will be at the Show on April 25. If anyone would like to make a
> donation, you could provide it to me that evening. I will have a
> sheet which you can sign at that time. If you write a check, you
> can claim it on your taxes as well. You would write the check out
> to HOPES. You can learn more about this organization at their
> website which is www.hopes-wi.org
>
> I appreciate you taking the time to read this and your
consideration
> for a donation.
> I can't wait for the show next week. It's been too long since I've
> seen Tony with the band. It's going to be a great night!
> Thanks again!
>
> Tiffany
>