In a heartfelt initiative, suicide awareness and education will take center stage at a charity event hosted at the iconic Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California, on Monday, December 4. The event aims to support the non-profit organization SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), a prominent force in the field of suicide prevention. Comedian David Forseth will guide the event as the emcee, featuring poignant remarks by SAVE executive director Erich Mische and acoustic performances by renowned artists such as Josh Homme, Brett Scallions, Kevin Martin, Orianthi, Billy Morrison, Julia Lage, Jonathan Mover, and Richie Kotzen. Both general admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase to contribute to this important cause.
SAVE stands as one of the nation’s pioneering organizations committed to suicide prevention, grounded in the belief that suicide is a preventable tragedy requiring collective effort. The organization utilizes the latest evidence to develop educational programs for youth and young adults, conducts training for professionals across various industries, and provides support to those affected by the profound loss of a loved one due to suicide.
Highlighting the alarming reality, suicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States, presenting a significant public health concern. The year 2022 witnessed the loss of over 49,000 lives to suicide, translating to one suicide death occurring nearly every 11 minutes. Beyond these tragic statistics, an estimated 12.3 million individuals contemplate suicide, with 3.5 million making a plan and 1.7 million attempting suicide. The charity event seeks not only to raise funds but to foster understanding, empathy, and collective action to address this critical issue.