DuBois High School Hope Squad - Ascension Movie event

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A suicide attempt left 16-year-old Dutchtown varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive. MY ASCENSION is a feature-length documentary that chronicles Emma’s inspiring journey and quests to walk again and also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts. We learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials, and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it. When: Tuesday, Decemeber 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: DAHS Auditorium The 90-minute film screening will be followed by an important listening/Q & A session related to suicide awareness and prevention. Our Panel will include: Peerstar’s Region A Regional Director Elise Harmon, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Advocate Mary Brown, Peerstar’s Recovery Outreach Coordinator Daniel Cable, DuBois Area High School Principal Chuck Pasternak, members and advisors of the DuBois Area Hope Squad. Our Host: Daniel Cable from Peerstar’s Recovery Outreach Coordinator and Mental Health/Suicide Awareness Advocate For additional questions contact: [e-mail]