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My Story…

Suicide is personal for me - as I've shared before, my family was shattered when my father succumbed to his mental illness when I was just 4 years old.  This year, however, I'm running for a much bigger cause than just my story. 

Each day this year, around 18 US military veterans will take their own lives. The suicide rate for veterans (including current active duty, reserve, and National Guard members) is twice the rate of the non-veteran population. The causes are varied - PTSD, anxiety, separation from loved ones, generalized depression - but the reality of veteran suicide is a national tragedy.

So this year I run for them, in hope that their stories - stories of thousands of families shattered due to the loss of a veteran son, daughter, brother, sister, mother or father - will become rarer and rarer through the work of great organizations like The Samaritans.

Every dollar counts; thank you for joining me in this year's effort.  

Tom

Description

The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is a nonprofit organization that provides support to people experiencing crises. Our mission is suicide prevention: we are dedicated to helping people contemplating suicide or personally affected by suicide.

In 2022 (the most recent year for which data is available), there were 626 deaths by suicide in Massachusetts (a rate of 8.9 per 100,000). That same year, Barnstable County had the second highest suicide rate in Massachusetts (17.5/100,000).

For those who may be struggling, grieving, or wanting to understand how to better support those in their lives, we have programs to help.

Crisis Lines are available 24/7 to anyone looking for support. There is no reason too great or too small to call – whatever the reason, we’re here to listen. The lines are free, anonymous and confidential. Reach us at 508-548-8900 or dial 988.

Community Education programs provide free materials for tabling events and host educational presentations and trainings to help community members learn about suicide prevention strategies.

Grief Services programs are available for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them by suicide. These resources help to provide loss survivors with various avenues for connection in ways and at times that are right for them.

Outreach Services programs provide direct support to specific at-risk populations. Currently, our Senior Outreach program is available to individuals who are 55 years or older, allowing an opportunity to receive weekly phone personal phone support from a matched volunteer.

Your support of Team Samaritans will help us continue to provide these lifesaving programs and services to those who reach out for help.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 17 Anonymous Love you brotha! Undisclosed amount
Aug 16 Eric K “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” - Romans 10:15, Isaiah 52:7 Undisclosed amount
Aug 15 The family of the survivors Go get em Tom!! We are with You, May you run and not grow weary. May God Bless you my brother $109.85
Aug 15 Nurse L Go go go Tom!! $55.35
Aug 14 Charlie, Karen, and Samuel Go get them Tom. Undisclosed amount
Aug 13 Mimi God bless your every step. $28.10
Aug 11 Anonymous We appreciate all that you do in serving the church and community. $273.35
Aug 11 Steven Santos What an amazing cause!! Proud of you and your team Pastor Tom $55.35
Aug 11 David and Lisa Labbe Tom, thank you for supporting such a great organization. $55.35
Aug 02 Anonymous So proud of your commitment to supporting those struggling 💛 Undisclosed amount