Speak Up
Suicide Prevention Education Awareness for Kids United as Partners
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Thank you to our 2025 Executive and Platinum Sponsors
Garmin, Kevin Dunn, David Paciorek – Raymond James, Upchurch Family Foundation, The Arkin Family, Boren Corporon Wealth, Management, W. Bird Law, Judy Bolsenga, Blue Valley Northwest, Girls Husky Soccer Team, Burdge Charitable Trust, Cowan & Co., Larry Martunaro, Charles Moore, Curry Family– mymobilelock.com, Keep the Spark Alive Foundation, The Reback Family, Presley & Presley, The Shachtman Law Firm, Shifting Gears for Regan, Greg & Christine Simolke, Salvi Schostok & Prichard Trial Lawyers, Jan & Keith Stanley, The Marrs Family, Boys Team Charity, Clifford Law, The Herrick – Parr Family, House Law LLC, Samina Khumri, Kara Larson, Cooper Lund, Costantino’s Food Stores, Pahwa Family Foundation, and Rosati‘s Pizza
Contact
Please contact Tina Rockhold for questions.
tinarockhold.speakup.us@gmail.com
Thank you to our 2025 Walk Resources
Adam’s Story
BV Well
Give Me 20
Grandparents for Gun Safety
Headquarters Kansas
Johnson County Mental Health Center
Johnson County NAMI
Keep the Spark Alive
Olathe New Life Church
The Anxiety Center at Renew
Resolve Counseling and Wellness KC
Seven Days
Zero Reasons Why
What teens are saying about us?
We asked some local teens about what the donations mean to them?
“They’re important because there are tons of my peers that are going through a variety of different mental health problems, and I feel like Speak Up has the resources to help out these teens that are in need. It matters because suicide has continued to kill people in the community around me, and I want to make sure it is never one of my friends.”
Josh - BV teen
“I think it gives the sense of hope and the feeling that people everywhere are out there that can help in any way This matters because it gives teens like me the feeling that we are not alone”
Kade - BV student
Donate
Funds raised will support a teen mental health program including speakers and training in the Kansas and Missouri area.
About the Founders
Speak Up a 501(c)3 was created and formed by three families that suffered a devastating loss due to mental illness ending in suicide. We are united in breaking the silence and reducing stigma surrounding all mental illness and suicide. Our hope is that Speak Up will provide education and awareness in our community bridging the gaps between community, schools and parents.
Sources of Strength-Program offered by Speak Up
Community Outreach Events
With funds raised last year, Speak Up will be helping over 10,000 kids this coming school year. Find out how to bring Speak Up to your school. It is our goal to supplement and expand upon your efforts where needed, assist with coordination and help to ensure their highest quality. We will work with each individual school to meet its needs.
