We are excited to invite you to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s 2023 Lifesavers Gala. This special annual event – in which we honor those who have made important strides in the fight to stop suicide – will be held Thursday, May 4 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City!

From scientists researching innovative ways to save lives from this leading cause of death, to those who advocate for public polices that will prevent suicide, to loss and attempt survivors and others, the special people and groups we have honored at the Gala over the years have helped raise awareness, elevate public discourse, and create real change within our society.

At this year’s event, we are pleased to announce the following honorees and participants:

Gala Host

Cindy Hsu

Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter at CBS New York

Gala Chair

Cara McNulty, DPA

President, Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being for CVS Health®

Honorees

Survivor of Suicide Loss Lifesaver Award

Ashley Judd

Actor, Author, & Mental Health Advocate

Research Award

Rory O’Connor, Ph.D., FRSE, FAcSS

Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland

Public Education Lifesaver Award

Audacy

Multi-platform audio content and entertainment company

Lifetime Achievement Research Award

Madelyn Gould, Ph.D., MPH

Irving Philips Professor of Epidemiology in Psychiatry at Columbia University

Our distinguished guests will share inspiring stories about how suicide has affected them, and their extraordinary and passionate efforts to fight it. The Lifesavers Gala is an opportunity for our supporters to come together, recognize the past year’s accomplishments, look ahead to the future, and raise much-needed funds for AFSP’s leading initiatives in the areas of research, education, advocacy and support for those affected by suicide.

Join us!