08/04/2022
We are honored to show the film, My Ascension as part of Children’s Hospital’s 2nd Annual Pediatric Mental Health Summit tomorrow,, August 4. A su***de attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, while shining more light on the su***de epidemic that is taking the lives of 20 young people every day in the United States.
My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again; as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based su***de prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and su***de prevention experts about the devastating effects of su***de.
If you or someone you know needs help - call 988 for help now. Visit www.myascension.us to learn more & Text HOPE to 28748 to receive updates on the film and movement.
To register for the summit, please visit www.chnola.org/summit
View the trailer: https://youtu.be/zYGs0Z2lW6Y