Gail & John Urso spoke to the club as the founders of Kevin’s Song.
Kevin’s Song was formed after the Ursos’ 41-year-old son took his life in 2013. It's a charitable organization dedicated to generating public awareness about the causes of suicide, its prevalence in our society and possible preventive measures. Its mission is to empower communities to prevent suicide and offer hope and healing to survivors.
It’s important to recognize the factors of those possibly contemplating taking their life. Do they feel like a burden, are they isolating themselves, and do they have the commitment to carry it through? Don’t be afraid to ask “are you thinking of suicide?” as a planting of the idea in the person’s head but knowing that are exposing a possible secret.
Suicide is a public health crisis with a far-reaching impact, as each one affects at least 100 people. The organization’s ultimate vision is to have a world without suicide. www.kevinssong.org