by Jon James|
Youth suicide is something that isn’t talked about much…usually after it occurs involving someone we know. Still, it is more common than we would like to believe.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine:
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people. For youth ages 10 to 14, suicide is the second leading cause of death. The CDC reports that:
- Youth and young adults ages 10 to 24 years are at risk.
- Boys are 4 times more likely to die from suicide than girls.
- Girls are more likely to attempt suicide than boys.
- Guns are used in more than half of all youth suicides.
Locally, a proactive cheering squad in Winslow is presenting a competition at the high school on Danielson Street beginning at 5pm. Doors open at 4 on Thursday, January 23rd.
While the competition is for middle/junior high school students, varsity and jv squads are welcome, fresh off the KVAC competition!
There will be concessions and vendors at the event and admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Part of the proceeds will go to Camp Kita, a suicide prevention organization.
If you would like to register a team, the fee is $75 and the process begins at 3 the day of the event.
If you’d like more information, email Amy at adavidson@aos92.org.
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