Elizabeth Ann Mattera was only 15 years old when her life was stolen by suicide - her sudden and violent passing was the sixth loss in one family from suicide and self-harm.
Elizabeth was a kindhearted friend who genuinely cared for those around her and whose warm smile and robust sense of humor would light up the room. Her passions were art, reading, or simply spending time with her family – she especially loved to play video games with her little sister and watch movies with her mom and dad.
“We watched our little girl disappear before our eyes; her lighthearted innocence and bright demeanor was slowly overtaken by darkness and despair through dangerous themes and messages; negative information which exploited vulnerabilities, leading to a devastatingly irreversible outcome."
Suicide is not a simple problem. Instead it is a Problem Set: the fatal outcome of several critical factors coming into deadly alignment. One of these critical factors is the information we regularly consume - our Informational Diet.
Since 2007, suicides have horrifically risen nearly 60% amongst youth and young adults - a deadly trend which tracks parallel along the rapidly progressing advances in information delivery systems, i.e. Internet Accessibility, Smartphone Functionality, and Social Media Engagement.
We aim to show how information is the primary element of influence on our thoughts, behaviors, and patterns of life - all of which are part of the health and well being of an invisible yet very real part of us all - The Human Mind.
A Hike for Hope
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To end suicide and self-destruction, and support those impacted by suicide or trauma by sharing expert information, executing strategically developed plans, and conducting research to spread a life saving message of hope.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
A world anchored in hope, a future shaped by what is positive, a culture crafted to embrace what is good.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Values
We are guided and informed by our belief that:
- Everyone is special - We believe every human being is a precious created gift; we honor each person as unique, priceless, and irreplaceable.
- Information is vital - We believe information is the foundation of influence on the human mind. Positive information produces positive results; negative i
We are guided and informed by our belief that:
- Everyone is special - We believe every human being is a precious created gift; we honor each person as unique, priceless, and irreplaceable.
- Information is vital - We believe information is the foundation of influence on the human mind. Positive information produces positive results; negative information produces negative results.
- Hope is key - We believe in the lifesaving power of hope. During crisis, hope is a powerful anchor for us to hold onto. Hope enables us to persevere and see past the challenges of the present and into the promises of tomorrow.
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