In 2021 our friend and teammate, Alex Willhelm, died by suicide.
In his memory we have established this annual volleyball tournament and fundraiser to support suicide prevention and mental health education, especially among men.
100% of proceeds raised from this event are directly donated to local non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that are dedicated to preventing suicide, providing services to those who struggle with mental illness, and helping families and individuals who have been impacted by a loss to suicide.
See our Grant Application page to see the impact SSMM has made towards similarly aligned organizations.
Did You Know…
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 years
In 2022, men died by suicide 3.85x more than women
White males accounted for 69.68% of suicide deaths in 2020
These statistics were gathered from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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