{"id":273584,"date":"2025-11-18T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-supportive-and-healing-events-unite-suicide-loss-survivors-across-the-us-globally-and-virtually-ahead-of-thanksgiving\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:00:02","slug":"eventos-de-apoyo-y-sanacion-unen-a-sobrevivientes-de-perdida-por-suicidio-en-ee-uu-en-todo-el-mundo-y-virtualmente-antes-del-dia-de-accion-de-gracias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/eventos-de-apoyo-y-sanacion-unen-a-sobrevivientes-de-perdida-por-suicidio-en-ee-uu-en-todo-el-mundo-y-virtualmente-antes-del-dia-de-accion-de-gracias\/","title":{"rendered":"Supportive and Healing Events Unite Suicide Loss Survivors Across the US, Globally and Virtually Ahead of Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 18, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=913295112&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fafsp.org%2F&amp;a=American+Foundation+for+Suicide+Prevention+(AFSP)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)<\/a>, one of the leading suicide research and prevention organizations in the U.S., will nurture community healing on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, November 22<\/span> through &#8220;Survivor Day&#8221; events. AFSP welcomes survivors of suicide loss to participate in local events or virtually in the U.S. and across the globe. Find an event <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=637631611&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fisosld.afsp.org%2F%3F_gl%3D1%252A1r547jr%252A_gcl_aw%252AR0NMLjE3NjAxMTMyODkuQ2owS0NRanczYUxIQmhEVEFSSXNBSVJpajU4UkhzMnlFWXBLQXVkd0xNWUQ4SUg3Uko1ZWRCTjlKUnJBb0ZldXMyXzZobDVlc1ZsS3ZRUWFBbFpsRUFMd193Y0I.%252A_gcl_au%252AMTg1NjY3NDYwNy4xNzU3MzQ5NzQz%252A_ga%252ANDc2OTM4MzQwLjE3MzM3NzMwMDE.%252A_ga_44VZZG2H84%252AczE3NjA0NzEzMzckbzE3OSRnMSR0MTc2MDQ3MjIyNCRqNjAkbDAkaDE1NTE2OTQxNjM.&amp;a=here.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here.<\/a> In 2024, nearly 7,000 people across the world participated in these events.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg9ebfleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg9ebfleft\" title=\"AFSP logo\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2706955\/American_Foundation_for_Suicide_Prevention_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"AFSP logo\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3117777684&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fafsp.org%2Finternational-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day%2F&amp;a=International+Survivors+of+Suicide+Loss+Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day<\/a>, established in 1999 and also known as &#8220;Survivor Day,&#8221; is a day where survivors of suicide loss find connection, understanding and hope with those who have shared experiences.\u00a0 Each year AFSP sponsors virtual and in-person events nationwide, with nearly 300 taking place this year. Additionally, AFSP will host two virtual events streamed on <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3774665738&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAFSPnational%2F&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=4292378198&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fafspnational&amp;a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p><b>Survivor Day Live<\/b> will take place on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, November 22<\/span> at <span class=\"xn-chron\">7 p.m. EST<\/span> and features a panel discussion on loss survivors&#8217; experiences and healing journeys.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After losing my son to suicide, I remember the detective at the sheriff&#8217;s office only being able to offer condolences, but that was all. I didn&#8217;t know where to go from there,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Bubba Randall<\/span>, AFSP Louisiana Chapter Board Chair and Survivor Day panelist. &#8220;In my volunteer work with AFSP, connecting with fellow suicide loss survivors allows me to assist those who have just lost someone in finding their own path to healing and remind loss survivors that they are not alone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>D\u00eda de Esperanza (Day of Hope)<\/b> will take place on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, November 21<\/span> at <span class=\"xn-chron\">4 p.m. EST<\/span> and features a Spanish language panel discussion on mental health and suicide loss in Hispanic and Latinx communities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Processing my grief took years after my brother passed, and it wasn&#8217;t until I found AFSP that I felt I really was able to make true progress and channel my desire to help others going through this devastating experience,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Diana Santos<\/span>, AFSP Westchester\/Hudson Valley Chapter volunteer and\u00a0 D\u00eda de Esperanza panelist. &#8220;It was at a D\u00eda de Esperanza event where I found healing and the opportunity to make a difference as a volunteer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">###<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3412794058&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fafsp.org%2F&amp;a=The+American+Foundation+for+Suicide+Prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/a><\/b>\u00a0is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=1039789849&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.afsp.org%2Floss&amp;a=loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">loss<\/a><\/b>. AFSP creates a culture that&#8217;s smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Robert Gebbia<\/span> and headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>, with its Policy and Advocacy Office in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span>, AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, D.C., and <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>, with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=292973134&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fafsp.org%2Fannualreport&amp;a=Annual+Report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Annual Report<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3635396772&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAFSPnational&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><\/b>,<b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3030822072&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fafspnational&amp;a=+Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Twitter<\/a><\/b>,<b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=123156893&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fafspnational&amp;a=+Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Instagram<\/a><\/b>, <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=4292378198&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fafspnational&amp;a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/b>, <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=568613983&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fafspnational&amp;a=LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3815682543&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40afspnational&amp;a=TikTok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TikTok<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Media interested in speaking with AFSP on this news are encouraged to fill out this <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=1462936515&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.monday.com%2Fforms%2F629e72bbf56c12f39f11ea182a156952%3Fr%3Duse1&amp;a=press+request+form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">press request form<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and review <b><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=1913711569&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.afsp.org%2Fethicalreporting&amp;a=AFSP%27s+Ethical+Reporting+Guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">AFSP&#8217;s Ethical Reporting Guidelines<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=3942851664&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2706955%2FAmerican_Foundation_for_Suicide_Prevention_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2706955%2FAmerican_Foundation_for_Suicide_Prevention_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2706955\/American_Foundation_for_Suicide_Prevention_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 18, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4553125-1&amp;h=913295112&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fafsp.org%2F&amp;a=American+Foundation+for+Suicide+Prevention+(AFSP)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)<\/a>, one of the leading suicide research and prevention organizations in the U.S., will nurture community&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":273585,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-273584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interes-humano"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273584"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":273586,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273584\/revisions\/273586"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/273585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}