WHO WE ARE:
- KMF; was founded by three friends (Willie, Breanna and Ryan) to advocate for mental health and su***de awareness/ prevention.
- Our hope is to help save lives, spread awareness/ resources and impact lives.
- Our vision is “Together, we can break the stigma” (associated with mental health and su***de). WHAT WE DO:
- We create and sell su***de prevention and mental health awar
eness style merchandise to help spread awareness and hopefully provide joy/ hope in others lives.
- Every year we attend the annual “Out of the Darkness” walk (in Lynchburg, VA) and fundraise for the event all throughout the year.
- A portion of profit made from our merchandise goes straight to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP).
- If you would like to make a straight donation to our fundraiser or if you would like to join or team, you can visit our fundraising page at: supporting.afsp.org/team/287323
WHY WE DO IT:
- There are so many people in this world who struggle daily with their mental health/ su***de ideations and are afraid to speak out due to the stigma that is associated with the subjects.
- The founders of KMF; have all been personally affected by su***de and know what it is like to struggle while feeling alone with mental health, as we know many in this world have been affected/ struggle as well.
- We want each and every person in this world to know that you are not alone and there is help out there in many forms/ ways. HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- If you know someone who is struggling or you may be struggling yourself, please be there for them in any way you can or reach out for help.
- If you need help intervening with someone or a situation, don’t be afraid to reach out for help by using one of the below resources. RESOURCES:
Call or text the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at “988”
Visit the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) website
www.afsp.org/
Keep Moving Forward; page
www.facebook.com/thekeepmovingforward
Keep Moving Forward; Facebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/1078893202656744/
