In this episode I am joined by the AFSP Illinois Chapter Board Chair, Philip Martinez. Philip has been involved in two of the AFSP Overnight Walks in Chicago and will be participating again June 13th. We discuss his previous experience with the overnight walks as well as his role as Team Captain for the AFSP Illinois Team for the upcoming walk.

Once a year, thousands join together to walk through the night to fight suicide. The connections people make last a lifetime, and the funds you raise will save lives. As you walk 16+ miles from dusk till dawn, you'll find support and understanding in a community of others affected by suicide. Together, we will help put a stop to this leading cause of death.

You can register now for the AFSP's Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Chicago on June 13th ⁠here⁠.

If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode I am celebrating the one year anniversary of our final benefit concert with Andy Pham. We discuss his design process for the last three benefit concert posters as well as reminisce on the wonderful memories of the two benefit concerts last year.

If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode is extra special because I am celebrating it being my fiftieth episode of Hold on til Dawn! I'm so grateful for all I've learned through this podcast as well as all the people I have gotten to meet, talk to, and learn about. Thank you so much to all of my podcast guests and for those who have been listening for the last two years.

If you are in crisis, please call or text the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by dialing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.