Celebration of Life Day is a time to honor our children and grandchildren in America. Each child and each life is to be held as a precious gift and should be treated with the highest respect and dignity. This is not for a good life, for a healthy life, or even for a long life. It is simply for life, recognizing that life is indeed good and precious and should always be celebrated and savored. Life should be lived in all its fullness, an overflowing life that impacts others. No one could live life by themselves. We all need someone else.
Suicide is not an acceptable answer to be rejected by others simply for being yourself. We need to support and protect our children in their most vulnerable time, there is enough pressure for a teen to fit in and be liked as it is. It is increasing more difficult for those youth who are LGBTQ. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
Their vision is a future where the possibilities, opportunities and dreams are the same for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Inclusiveness is one of their mantras. They are rooted in the belief that everyone should be treated like a human being regardless of their sexual identity, gender, or race. As an organization, they will not turn any one away who asks for help. They will show them compassion. And, in recruiting staff and volunteers they will reflect the diversity of our community. They are a worthy organization that celebrates life everyday and deserve today’s donation.
Donation: $5
To support The Trevor Project, please visit: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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