American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & Jack Duffy 5k - Colleen Duffy

Posted by Gary Chamberlain on Jun 12, 2024
Colleen Duffy presented to Hatboro Rotary on why the Jack Duffy 5K and an overview of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Colleen explained why she is involved in suicide prevention. Her son Jack suffered from clinical depression, and just after his 20th birthday he died from suicide.

 Jack Duffy

1999 - 2019

Jack was a brilliant student, a gifted athlete, and a genuine friend. He graduated with a Scholar’s Diploma from Hatboro-Horsham High School in 2017 and started at Dartmouth College that fall. In the meantime, he taught himself to code and developed several website businesses based on his desire to “serve, help, and empower others.” He took time off from college to travel and focus on his entrepreneurial endeavors. But Jack’s brilliant mind was suffering from clinical depression, and just after his 20th birthday he died from suicide. Jack will always be remembered by those who loved him and were touched by his kindness, sharp intellect, and unique insights - well beyond his years.

AFSP Mission:
To save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide Home | AFSP

Greater Philadelphia Chapter:
•1 of 73 AFSP chapters, which are in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico
•Supports all 5 counties of Greater Philadelphia area
•Bucks
•Chester
•Delaware
•Montgomery
•Philadelphia
Why We Fight Suicide:
•Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US, with over 49,000 Americans dying each year
•Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for those aged 10 – 34
•It is estimated that there are 25 suicide attempts for each death, or more than 1 million attempts per year
•Over half of US adults have been affected by suicide
How We Fight for the Cause:
•Advocacy
•Research
•Support