My Ascension Documentary | Panel Discussion | Resource tables

4200 Pioneer Drive,Woodbury MN 55129

05 October, 2021

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My Ascension ~ Documentary Film and Movement to Spread Hope and Fight Suicide 6-6:30pm Resource Tables |6:30-8pm Documentary & Panel discuss My Ascension is a film that was created to inspire and educate audiences, while providing a spark to help individuals and communities save lives by enhancing suicide prevention efforts. About the film: A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it. 6-6:30pm Resource tables | 6:30-8pm Documentary Screening & Panel discussion | 8-9pm Resource tables more info: [email protected] Youth Service Bureau’s mission is to help youth and families learn the skills they need to be more successful at home, in school, and throughout their community.