Update: Lucid Laces X Hope for the Day Fundraising for Mental Health

When our campaign with Hope for the Day first launched, we did had no idea what to expect or what was possible! Your engagement has energized us. We took to heart your feedback to continue to raise awareness about mental health is well-being, suicide prevention and shedding light on resources that are available to the community in and outside of Chicago.

We are thrilled to share with you that we have SURPASSED our goal of $600 since our campaign first launched in February, 2023!

With all your help via contributions, sharing our posts on social media, gifting After the Storm laces and spreading the word, we have raised a total of $744!

• Angelique was able to obtain a $400 match through her full time employer bringing the total raised for HFTD with your help has been,

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$1,144

Thank you all !!! for your help in participating through donations, sharing posts and spreading awareness on how important mental health and well being truly is! We also are so excited to see that the conversation around mental health and support is happening in and outside of the rink!

If you’d like more information or would like to participate, feel free to check out Hope for the Day here: https://www.hftd.org/events.

Upcoming HFTD Events:

• Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

• Topics Orbiting Suicide - Mental Health Education Workshop, November 18th, 5:30 - 7pm CST

• Things We Don't Say | Part 1 — Digital Education, November 18th, 1 - 2:15pm CST

• Identity & Orientation—Digital Presentation, November 29th, 5:30 - 7pm CST

If you are looking for more information that is available, resources to share with others or in need of support yourself, the help is closer than you think. https://www.hftd.org/find-help