Benefit Concert to be held May 16

Contact:

Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

United Suicide Survivors International, Inc.

720-244-6535

DENVER – There is perhaps no better way to build community around difficult challenges and loss than to bring people together to let them know that they are not alone, at least that is the hope that Dazzle owner Donald Rossa and United Survivor’s Board President, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas are operating under for Monday night. Rossa is hosting a special fundraiser, “Live, Love, Listen. A Musical Tribute for Mental Health Month,” on May 16th at 7 pm. United Suicide Survivors International (US), a Denver based suicide prevention related nonprofit is the beneficiary.

“The interesting thing about this partnership is that pretty much everyone involved, from the artists, the organizers, and many who will be in the crowd Monday night, have been affected by mental health conditions – most of us by suicide,” said Spencer-Thomas. She lost her brother to suicide in 2004 and has been advocating for suicide prevention and mental health promotion ever since.

"Dazzle is honored to be a part of letting others know they are not alone, even in their darkest moments. This fundraiser supports US and its mission to leverage the expertise of people directly impacted by suicide for large scale change. We're all better because of it," said Dazzle owner, Donald Rossa.

US aims to be a home for people who have experienced suicide loss, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts and feelings, along with their friends and families, and to empower them to evoke social and cultural change. All of the organization’s board members and volunteers have this type of “lived experience,” as it is commonly referred to in the field.

“Our hearts are full of gratitude, thank you to Dazzle and the musicians for supporting us and celebrating Mental Health Month with us in such a fun and special way. We are honored to be the beneficiary,” said Spencer-Thomas.

Doors open at 5 pm, and the show starts at 6 pm at 1512 Curtis Street. Tickets are available at https://www.venuepilot.co/events/54979/orders/new and range from $15-$100. People with lived experience can purchase tickets at a discount price.

Lineup

6:00 PM - Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.... Chandelier Stage

7:00 PM - Cliff Siegel & His Trio.... Gold Stage

7:30 PM - Rekha Ohal & Her Trio.... Chandelier Stage

8:00 PM - Jean Milofsky & Her Trio.... Gold Stage

8:30 PM - Same Cloth with lead singer JoFoKe.... Chandelier Stage

If you are struggling with mental health, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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About United Suicide Survivors International, Inc. (501c3)

United Suicide Survivors International (founded 2016) is an independent international membership organization that serves as a home for people who have experienced suicide loss, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts and feelings, and their friends and families -- collectively known as people with lived experience with suicide – to leverage their expertise for large scale change. We envision a world where lived expertise becomes the fulcrum that leverages all suicide prevention efforts. We put the lived expertise of suicide attempt and loss survivors into action through leadership, collaboration and advocacy. www.UniteSurvivors.org