A MESSAGE FROM Christina's Marathon Fundraising Page
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
I have decided to take an active role in my community to bring awareness for suicide prevention and treatment by raising money and running the TCS New York City Marathon for Samaritans of New York, the only community-based organization in the NYC-Metropolitan area solely devoted to preventing suicide and helping people in crisis.
As I speak up and bring awareness on this stigmatized, often taboo topic, I am reminded that I was once in a place where I struggled with my own self worth and outlook on life. I no longer have this mindset and I am thankful I have a support system to get me to where I am now. It has been a challenging yet rewarding journey of growth, and I want to let others know that they are never alone. I find that we grow the most where moments of vulnerability are revealed, which empowers us to make a change - and I want to be a part of that change.
Please support the cause by donating to my philanthropy, Samaritans of New York, for the TCS New York City Marathon at the link in my bio by November 4th!
