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Special Screening Event: My Ascension
Date: POSTPONED to February, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: North Central High School
1600 North Howard Street
Spokane, WA 99205
The Film: A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive.
This event will include a brief welcome, viewing of the documentary, a panel discussion, and conclusion. Each participant will be provided with resources from the community about mental health and suicide.
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This screening is offered at no cost thanks to the generous supporters of FailSafe for Life, as well as support from Light a Lamp, NAMI, STACi, Mead SD, and NC High School. If you are able to donate, a suggested donation of $15/person is welcomed.
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Due to the content, youth 12-18 are required to attend with a parent. This film is not appropriate for elementary aged children.
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Questions? Contact Sabrina at sabrina.votava@failsafeforlife.org
Baskets of Kindness
Every September, FailSafe for Life™ and Light a Lamp partner up to put together bags of goodies for older, vulnerable adults in our community! We would be so grateful to have your help in spreading kindness in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. Fee free to donate any time throughout the year so that we are ready to spread the love each September!
Kindness Campaign for National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and FailSafe for Life™ invites you to celebrate by spreading kindness in our community.
How to Participate:
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Complete an intentional random act of kindness for someone in our community, and include this card to encourage them to pay it forward. Here's a resource from the Mental Health Foundation for ideas for random acts of kindness.
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Show some kindness to yourself by practicing self care and mindfulness. Download some fun kindness coloring sheets to get started!
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Learn more about how kindness affects community:
Green Giving Circle
As you look for ways to support FailSafe for Life, you have the chance tonight to amplify your impact by becoming a monthly donor. A monthly gift of just $25 or $50 will enable FailSafe for Life to continue offering free and low cost suicide prevention trainings to our community, providing crucial resources and spreading hope. Plus, if you donate at the $50 per month level, you'll receive a complimentary ticket to next year's Spring for Hope event! As a monthly donor, you'll also receive exclusive invitations to members-only events throughout the year.
Join the Green Giving Circle today and become a founding member. By joining, you'll receive a commemorative pin to proudly show your support for our community and suicide prevention initiatives. Let's be part of something impactful together!
Shop with a Cause
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
FailSafe for Life™ is proud to announce that we are an active participant of Fred Meyer's Community Rewards program. The program allows shoppers to donate to their favorite non-profit using points earned with their Fred Meyer's Reward Card. Sign in here to link your Fred Meyer's rewards account to FailSafe for Life. Having trouble? Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
Walmart SparkGood
FailSafe for Life™ is also a part of the Walmart SparkGood program, where shoppers can round up to the nearest dollar at check out to donate. For more information on donating, visit the page here.
Volunteer
FailSafe for Life™'s mission is to end suicide in our community, but we can't do it alone. We will have many opportunities and events that will require the support of caring volunteers who want a difference. If that person is you, contact us for more information on upcoming events and opportunities to serve.
Donate
Not everyone has the ability to devote time for service work, but anyone can make a difference. One of the easiest and most effective ways to support FailSafe for Life's mission is to donate. You support will go directly to providing the training and services essential for suicide prevention in the Spokane area. If you have a heart for giving, and understand the devastating effects suicide has on family, friends, and our community as whole - not to mention the profound loss of a human life - donate today. Every penny counts.
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