💔According to the CDC’s WISQARS National Data Report from 2019, suicide is the third leading cause of death of 10-24 year olds in South Carolina.
💔In the United States, South Carolina ranks 27th in the nation in suicide rates, 18th in suicides in ages 12-19, and 29th in drug-related suicides.
💔According to Cams Care, Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in South Carolina.
💔Everyday in South Carolina 2 people die of suicide. Every 2 1/2 days, one of those deaths is a young person.
💜Former Governor Nikki Haley signed the Jason Flatt Act in 2012, mandating training for South Carolina's middle and high school teachers in suicide awareness.
Through theater performances and live music, our event aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention and funds for the Jason Foundation.
The Ritz Theater on 1513 Main Street is the home to our big event the first Saturday in February.
Through theater performances and live music, our event aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention and funds for the Jason Foundation.
We have dedicated our fundraising efforts to go to The Jason Foundation https://jasonfoundation.com/
All tickets, concessions, $10 from each tee, silent auction, and 10% of food truck sales are given to JFI.
To date, we have donated $11,991.50 to JFI!
We have set a $10,000 fundraising goal by the end of February 2025. See our events page for details.
All proceeds from all ticket sales help us reach our fundraising goal for The Jason Foundation.
We love our supporters, so feel free to drop by when downtown!
1513 Main Street, Newberry, South Carolina 29108, United States
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