The Sherrard and Rockridge FFA Chapters meet periodically to plan the annual
Mom Friend Project fundraiser event for suicide prevention and awareness.

The Sherrard and Rockridge FFA chapters, and ‘Gray Matters’ chapters are teaming up for the fourth annual “The Mom Friend Project”, a suicide prevention and awareness fundraiser this Saturday, April 15, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Rockridge High School.

There will be a speaker and several activities including; bingo, bags, crafts for kids, rock painting, a silent auction, and more.

Chick-Fil-A and Culver’s frozen custard will be available for purchase.

Money raised will be split between the two schools and used to support suicide awareness and prevention.

Sherrard FFA President, sophomore, Levi Schurr said, “Agriculture has one of the worst suicide rates, so I think for the FFA to do it, it shows we do support both the awareness and prevention of suicide by students and people involved with agriculture, but the whole concept of mental health for them. We want to show people we do support them. We are here to talk.”

Freshman and FFA Historian Hannah Schmidt said, “I think everybody should be recognized for what they’re going through - everybody should be treated like they’re amazing, because they are.”

The Mom Friend Project began as a way to raise awareness about teen suicide following the tragic loss of Alyn Hall, Sherrard junior, in the fall of 2018.

The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, call or text 24/7, for confidential support for people in suicide crises or mental health-related distress. Text 'HOME' to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor through The Crisis Text Line for free 24/7 support.