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Nominations are open for Kevin's Song Saving A Life Award 2024 honoree
The award recognizes individuals or organizations that exemplify outstanding community service in suicide prevention
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. — Kevin’s Song, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities to prevent suicide and offering hope and healing to survivors, today announced it is accepting nominations for its annual Saving a Life Award. Each year, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service in suicide prevention.
“Our ‘Saving the Life Award’ celebrates those who are at the forefront of suicide prevention, embodying our shared commitment for a future that is free from suicide,” said Kevin’s Song Executive Director Jennifer Fair Margraf. “There are so many people across the state who go above and beyond when it comes to addressing this complex issue and its impact. We hope to learn more about their efforts and encourage Michiganders to submit a nomination for
someone deserving in their community.”
Nominations can be made online through January 5, 2024, at https://kevinssong.org/saving-alife-award/. The winner will be announced at the 2024 “Saving a Life Award” Dinner that will take place on Fri., Jan. 26, 2024, as part of the Kevin’s Song 8th Annual Conference on Suicide: Continuing the Conversation. The conference will be held January 25–27, 2024, at the Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Rd. in Plymouth and features a prestigious roster of the leading mental health professionals, educators and experts.
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For more information about Kevin’s Song and the Saving the Life Award, visit
www.kevinssong.org.
About Kevin’s Song
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Kevin’s Song is a charitable organization dedicated to generating public awareness about the causes of suicide, its prevalence in our society, and possible preventive measures. As an organization we are creating a working community of professionals and advocates that is rapidly being recognized as a valuable resource in the metropolitan Detroit area for offering knowledge, hope and healing to individuals, families and communities touched by suicide. Kevin’s Song was founded by John and Gail Urso in honor of their son, Kevin, who took his own life in 2013. For more information visit www.kevinssong.org or call (313) 236-7109.
