Raise money for Second Wind Fund
Suicide is currently the leading cause of death for youth in Colorado. Second Wind Fund aims to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and teenagers by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment. Second Wind Fund's program is delivered in 30 counties across Colorado, including: Denver, Jefferson, Mesa, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. To date, Second Wind Fund's program has served over 6,400 youth. Your support directly helps us save young lives from suicide.
Your Impact
Your support helps to save lives. Second Wind Fund is capable of saving a young life from suicide for every $1,000 received:
12 therapy sessions at $70 a session = $840
3 Suicidal Ideation Questionnaires (SIQs) = $30
Therapist travel reimbursement = $120
Minimal administrative costs = $10
Total = $1,000
Second Wind Fund's Story
The belief that the tragedy of a young person choosing to take their own life can be prevented was the prime motivator for the founders of Second Wind Fund, back in 2002. That school year, four students at a local Jefferson County High School died by suicide in a nine-month time frame.
In response to these four suicides, members of a local faith community, organized a small community Walk/Run event to show solidarity with the school. This event raised a modest amount of money that was used to provide direct support to other young people who were struggling at the school. Soon after, Second Wind Fund was founded with a simple mission: to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment.
Eighteen years since its inception, Second Wind Fund is now serving 30 counties across Colorado and has provided life-saving services to over 6,400 youth.
Our Mission
The mission of Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment.
Second Wind Fund believes that every child and teen at risk for suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. Our organization matches youth, 19 years and younger and at risk for suicide, with licensed therapists in their community. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of our over 200 specialized network providers—each licensed, available for a first treatment appointment within one week, and highly experienced with this population.
Thank you so much for supporting Second Wind Fund! No donation is too small. If you need any additional information on Second Wind Fund, please visit: www.thesecondwindfund.org
Teams
Click on a team below to make a donation.
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Team David
Raised: $3,560.79
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Queen City Rugby Football Club
Raised: $2,916.85
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Montview Presbyterian Church
Raised: $2,538.10
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Paul's Aces
Raised: $2,172.50
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Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church
Raised: $1,908.25
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Columbia Strong
Raised: $1,359.50
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The Super Steppers
Raised: $1,296.75
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Team Matty
Raised: $1,287.50
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Team Foster
Raised: $1,031.50
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Methodists On the Move
Raised: $798.25
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The Ben Team
Raised: $798.00
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Arvada Presbyterian
Raised: $661.50
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Team Noah
Raised: $651.25
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Black Ice Rugby Club
Raised: $649.50
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Green Mountain Presbyterian Church
Raised: $620.00
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Team Houlihan
Raised: $509.25
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Team Serenity
Raised: $507.50
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Believe
Raised: $446.50
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Bethany for Good
Raised: $391.25
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Denver Public Schools
Raised: $362.50
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Wolverine Strong
Raised: $304.50
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Raised: $262.50
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CU Denver School Psychology Program
Raised: $260.40
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Sky Ridge Medical Center
Raised: $256.25
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CUC Youth & Families
Raised: $205.00
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People House Interns
Raised: $157.50
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Abiding Hope
Raised: $131.25
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Green Mountain United Methodist Church
Raised: $105.00
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Adams Family
Raised: $105.00
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GALS Support Our Students (S.O.S.)
Raised: $78.75
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Grand Junction High School
Raised: $52.50
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Westside PSS
Raised: $52.50
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Spirit Animals
Raised: $26.25
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Lillian Fox's team
Raised: $26.25
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Liberty Middle School
Raised: $10.50
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University of Denver Student Affiliates in School Psychology
Raised: $10.00
Recent donors
Date | Name | Amount |
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Sep 30 | geoff seale | $26.25 |
Sep 30 | Dennis Shull | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 30 | Beth Ferguson | $50.00 |
Sep 30 | Cindy, Ken, and Jason | $105.00 |
Sep 30 | Jamie McGinnis | $78.75 |
Sep 30 | Anonymous | $26.25 |
Sep 30 | Bobby Small | Undisclosed amount |
Sep 30 | Anonymous | $26.25 |
Sep 30 | Pat Queen | $105.00 |
Sep 29 | Rachel Rea | $26.25 |