Team Manny

Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide. Every 41 seconds Someone is left to make sense of it.

On October 5, 2014 my family and I will be joining with thousands of people nationwide this fall to walk in American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I would appreciate any support that you give me for this worthwhile cause.

I am walking in honor of my big brother Juan "Manny" Rodriguez who for many years battled with Bipolar Disorder as well as Schizophrena. He did not enjoy being on medications because he said they made him feel like a zombie. He lost his battle with these diseases and on March 1, 2012 he took his own life to end his suffering. 

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 38,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP's mission has never been greater, nor our work more urgent.

I hope you will consider supporting my participation in this event. Any contribution will help the work of AFSP, and all donations are 100% tax deductible.

Donating online is safe and easy! To make an online donation please click the "Support This Participant" button on my fundraising page.