Former MLB Pitcher To Raise Awareness For Suicide In Fairfield

Press release from Fairfield CARES:

Nov. 3, 2021

On November 4th at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, former major league pitcher John Trautwein, from the Will to Live® Foundation, will share his personal story of losing his son Will to suicide in 2010 with no sign or warning. To raise awareness about teen suicide and the challenges our teens face in today’s world, John and his wife Susie created the Will to Live Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to encourage kids to “talk about it” and serve as Life Teammates® as they encounter life’s sorrows and joys.

This in person program for parents and other caring adults will be from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church’s Main Chapel on 986 Old Academy Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824. Earlier in the day, John will be speaking to students at Fairfield's Ludlowe and Warde High Schools. Current CT State health safety precautions will be observed.

There is no fee to attend, but registration is required at https://lifeteammatesfairfield.eventbrite.com.

This press release was produced by Fairfield CARES. The views expressed here are the author's own.