The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Florida Southeast Chapter recently honored its volunteers at its annual awards luncheon "Great songs of the Broadway Theater," performed by Alan Kane Music, at the Kravis Center. On April 4 , supporters and friends gathered to enjoy the fare provided by the Breakers of Palm Beach, to raise money to help support AFSP's mission and to honor its volunteers, Kathleen Legris, Christine Legris and Michelle Legris Turner. This year the Foundation also presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Rita J. Thrasher, executive director, Boca Raton's Promise.
AFSP's three volunteers found their way to AFSP when they lost their son and brother to suicide. AFSP, in addition to providing suicide prevention education and raising money for research to find cures and treatments for the underlying mood disorders that often lead to suicide, provides support to those who have lost someone to suicide. These hardworking volunteers now give of their time facilitating the SOS Support Group in Jupiter, bringing the Survivor Outreach Program into the local community and chairing AFSP's signature "Out of the Darkness Community Walk," which is held at John Prince Park each year in October. Kathleen, Christine and Michelle also serve on the Chapter Board of Directors of AFSP. Thomas Madden, founder and chairman of Transmedia Group, presented a letter from Colin Powell to Rita for her extraordinary leadership and contribution to mental health through the Promise. Madden was a part of the team that welcomed Colin Powel to Boca Raton in 2000 for the launching of Boca Raton's Promise. A letter from Boca Raton's Mayor, the Honorable Susan Whelchel, was also presented to Rita on this memorable occasion. Jaci Wasserman, luncheon chairwoman, along with her dedicated committee created a memorable event which included a Chinese raffle and silent auction.
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