American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Massachusetts Chapter

05/11/2026

☀️ The forecast is in and it's PERFECT hiking weather for Construction Hike for Hope this Sunday, May 17th at Wachusett Mountain! Pack your sunblock and shorts — it's going to be a beautiful day to climb for a cause that matters. 🧡

⚠️ NOT REGISTERED YET? Don't wait — sign up NOW at afsp.org/maconstruction and join us on the mountain this Sunday!

Every step you take helps fight su***de in the construction industry. Raise $150 and pick up your event tee shirt on hike day!

👉 Register today at afsp.org/maconstruction

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05/07/2026

Check out the trail map for the Construction Hike for Hope and start getting excited, the views are going to be worth every step.

A huge shoutout to for their silver sponsorship and a special nod for leading the charge as our highest fundraising team! 👏 Bond is proving that the construction industry doesn't just show up — it leads the way.

But the leaderboard is still open — who's going to register, rally their team, and take the top spot? There's still time to sign up and make your move! 💪

🗓 Sunday, May 17th | Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA
📅 Check-in: 10:00 AM | Opening Ceremony: 11:00 AM

Register now at afsp.org/maconstruction — the trail is waiting!

05/06/2026

🚡 BIG NEWS — Meet Our Skyride Sponsor! 🚡

We are thrilled to announce that Utility Contractors' Association of New England Inc.-UCANE is the official Skyride Sponsor of the 2026 Construction Hike for Hope at Wachusett Mountain!

Thanks to UCANE's incredible support, participants can enjoy a 20-minute round trip Skyride up the mountain and back taking in the views and soaking in the moment before we lace up and hit the trail together.

UCANE has long been a champion for the construction industry, and their commitment to this event speaks volumes about the culture we are building together — one where mental health matters and no one suffers in silence.

🗓 Sunday, May 17th | Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA

Register today: afsp.org/maconstruction

05/05/2026

Bring the whole family, including the dog.

The Construction Hike for Hope is May 17th at a full day of hiking, celebrating, and standing up for mental health in the trades.

On the trail: Scenic hike with accessible trail options for all abilities. Hydration stops sponsored by along the way, plus photo props and picture-perfect moments scattered throughout the route. Leashed dogs welcome!

After the hike: BBQ, lawn games, and craft beer from and .

Kids zone: Coloring books, mini hard hats, and candy courtesy of All States Materials Group.

Raffle prizes: Win 4 reserved seats to a Worcester Red Sox game this summer, or an overnight stay in a Deluxe Queen Suite at Great Wolf Lodge (a $500 value!).

Construction has one of the highest su***de rates of any industry. Every step on that mountain and every dollar raised funds the programs changing that.

Come for the hike. Stay for the BBQ. Leave knowing you made a difference.

Register your team today 👇
afsp.org/maconstruction

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05/05/2026

Bring the whole family, including the dog.

The Construction Hike for Hope is May 17th at a full day of hiking, celebrating, and standing up for mental health in the trades.

On the trail: Scenic hike with accessible trail options for all abilities. Hydration stops sponsored by along the way, plus photo props and picture-perfect moments scattered throughout the route. Leashed dogs welcome!

After the hike: BBQ, lawn games, and craft beer from and .

Kids zone: Coloring books, mini hard hats, and candy courtesy of All State Materials Group. 👷‍♀️🎨

Raffle prizes: Win 4 reserved seats to a Worcester Red Sox game this summer, or an overnight stay in a Deluxe Queen Suite at Great Wolf Lodge (a $500 value!).

Construction has one of the highest su***de rates of any industry. Every step on that mountain and every dollar raised funds the programs changing that.

Come for the hike. Stay for the BBQ. Leave knowing you made a difference.

Register your team today 👇
afsp.org/maconstruction

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I'm raising funds for American Foundation for Su***de Prevention! Please support me and/or walk with me by clicking the link below. Thank you!

04/24/2026

The Construction Hike for Hope is more than a hike, it's a day for the whole family.
Join us on Sunday, May 17th at Wachusett Mountain for an event that brings our industry together in the most meaningful way.

This year, we're making it a full day of fun:
🎉 Children's activities
🍖 BBQ
🎵 Music
🐾 Dog friendly
…and more

Because building a culture where no one suffers in silence starts with showing up together.
Every step you take supports life saving mental health research, education, and programs tailored specifically for the construction industry.

👷 Register your team today and bring the whole crew. 🔗 afsp.org/maconstruction

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04/18/2026

For 38 years, Ed served as an orthodontist in Montclair — getting to know thousands of patients and their families, celebrating their milestones, and sharing in their sorrows. Over those decades, he witnessed firsthand how su***de can shatter a family. Those losses never left him.

It was his daughter-in-law — facing her own mental health challenges — who first introduced Ed to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. "I am eternally grateful," he says simply.

This April, Ed is taking that gratitude to the streets of Boston.

Running the 2026 Boston Marathon with Team AFSP, Ed has set a goal as meaningful as the race itself: raise $26,200 — one dollar for every one of the 26.2 miles.

It's an ambitious goal. And it's exactly the kind of commitment AFSP's life-saving work deserves.

AFSP funds research, education, and crisis support that helps prevent su***de and support those left behind. Your donation — whatever the amount — brings Ed closer to his goal and helps bring hope to those who need it most.

Support Ed's run. 💙

👉 https://www.givengain.com/project/edward-raising-funds-for-american-foundation-for-su***de-prevention-117593

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04/18/2026

For Geanni, the starting line at this year's Boston Marathon is about so much more than a race — it's a calling. Geanni Gisella Gracia

This will be Geanni's first Boston Marathon, and she's running with purpose.

"I'm running for those who struggle with mental illness, for the loved ones we've lost, and for the families who continue to carry both grief and hope."

As a member of Team AFSP, Geanni is joining the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention's mission to fund research, provide education, and support the communities most impacted by su***de. And she's doing it one powerful mile at a time.

"Every mile is a reminder that we are not alone and that together, we can make a difference."

First Boston. Full heart. 💙

Support Geanni's run and help carry that message forward. Every donation, no matter the size, means someone out there knows they are not alone.

👉https://www.givengain.com/project/geanni-raising-funds-for-american-foundation-for-su***de-prevention-113684

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04/17/2026

On February 6, 2020, Robert lost his best friend Alec to su***de. They had known each other since they were four years old.

To everyone who knew him, Alec was one of the most thoughtful, kind, and selfless people they had ever met — someone with an extraordinary gift for connecting with others, whether he had just met them or known them for years.

Robert carries Alec with him every day. And on April 20th, he'll carry him through every mile of the Boston Marathon.

Running with Team AFSP through Schneider Electric, Robert is channeling his grief into purpose — raising awareness, supporting prevention, and honoring the legacy of his closest friend.

"Together, we can help bring light to those who need it most."

The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention funds the research, education, and crisis resources that help make sure fewer families and friends face what Robert has faced. Your donation supports that work directly.

Run with Robert. Honor Alec. 💙

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12/14/2025

Since 1987, our mission has been clear: to save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. 💙

With your generous support, we've been able to continue making a difference through su***de prevention education, research, advocacy, and more.

Join us at afsp.org/eoy