This premier event celebrates our progress in the fight to prevent suicide and honors those who have made an impact. Gala honorees have gone above and beyond in drawing attention to the cause of suicide prevention, elevating public discourse around mental health and suicide, and successfully creating real change within our society as a means to ending this leading cause of death.

In addition to raising much-needed funds for AFSP’s leading initiatives in the areas of research, education, advocacy and support for those affected by suicide, the Gala is an opportunity for our supporters to come together and recognize the past year’s accomplishments. Our distinguished guests share inspiring and informative stories about how suicide has affected them, and their valiant and passionate efforts to fight it.

Tefi Pessoa, Content Creator and Comedian

2024 Honorees

Public Education Lifesaver Award: Papa Roach

Public Service Lifesaver Award: USAA

Public Service Lifesaver Award: USAA

Humanitarian Lifesaver Award: David Huntsman, President and COO, and Christena Huntsman Durham, Executive Vice President, of the Huntsman Foundation

Annual Research Award: Jeff Bridge, PhD

Director of the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Nationwide Foundation Endowed Chair of Innovation in Behavioral Health Research; and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health The Ohio State University College of Medicine

2024 Gala Chair

Cara McNulty, DPA, President, Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being for CVS Health