BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A nonprofit is hosting an event to raise awareness about mental health and bring hope to people facing mental health challenges.
The Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation will hold the 3rd Annual Planting Seeds of Hope gathering at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on LSU’s campus. The event is set for Tuesday, February 24, at 6 p.m. Organizers said doors to the arena will open at 5 p.m., which is also when all parking lots on campus will be available to the public.
The goal of the event is to bring people together for a dialogue about connection and support around mental health and suicide prevention.
Attendees can expect to see and hear from ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, American Idol finalist John Foster, NFL player Clyde Edwards-Helaire, former LSU Tiger Ronnie Rantz, and U.S. Army Veteran Sgt. Rick Yarosh.
Jordan and Lisa Tabor founded the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation in 2023 following the loss of their son, Owen Tabor, to suicide. Since then, the Tabors have worked to build awareness, support, and education about mental health.
“He was a 15-year-old boy that was smart and popular and never bullied. Came from a really good faith-based family. Had all the resources at his fingertips,” Lisa Tabor said. “We say that if Owen was a victim of suicide, then all of our youth is at risk.”
The Tabor’s said part of their mission involves making sure no one feels alone.
“Our community families need to know that everybody’s struggling, and it’s okay not to be okay,” Jordan Tabor explained. “But you don’t have to struggle in silence.”
The Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation partnered with LSU, the Joe Burrow Foundation, and FMOL Health to make the 3rd Annual Planting Seeds of Hope event a reality. The Tabor’s said they’re grateful for the support they’ve received in their efforts to reach those in need.
“It’s amazing, and it’s a community effort,” Jordan Tabor explained. “It definitely takes a village. I’m so thankful for that partnership because we just want to put as many buts in the seats to hear the critical message.”
The event is free. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to those who need it.
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