Robbie’s Hope Club invites to you to May 6 gala
Westfield High School’s (WHS) Robbie’s Hope Club welcomes everyone to the IMMI Conference Center from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 6 for an opportunity to learn about teen mental health and suicide awareness.
Attendees will be able to hear from several WHS student speakers and listen to high school performers play. Nameless Catering Company will provide the meal, offering a variety of different Italian appetizers, entrees, and desserts. There will be a chance to place bets on silent auction items as well.
The hosts for the evening will be Westfield’s own Robbie’s Hope Club members. Regular ticket admission is $35, and you can reserve a table with eight chairs for $280. Sponsorship levels include: “Planting The Seed” with one reserved chair for $250, “Take Time To Smell The Roses” with two reserved chairs for $500, “April Showers Bring May Flowers” with all eight chairs reserved for $1,000, “Happiness Blooms From Within” with eight chairs reserved for $2,500, and “Where Flowers Bloom So Does Hope” which is the title sponsor for $5,000. All money raised goes back to the club and international organization, Robbie’s Hope.
WHS Student Body President Drew Collins applauds the student’s hard work.
“They have worked tirelessly toward a common goal and it continues to raise awareness of teen suicide,” Collins said. “I am honored to be invited to this year’s Gala, and I can’t wait to see what else RHC has to offer to our community.”
Last May, the WHS Robbie’s Hope Club held its first gala and raised over $14,000. (Photo provided)
If you or a local business would be interested in supporting this event through the silent auction, reach out to whsrobbieshope@gmail.com. Donations such as gift cards or other items for the silent auction would be a great way to show support and advertise your local business.
Kari Eckert, founder of the national organization of Robbie’s Hope and mother of Robbie Eckert, speaks on the importance of mental health and awareness throughout the community.
“The students at Westfield High School involved in the Hope group are actively bringing awareness, tools, and resources to their community,” Eckert said. “They are working to create an environment for teens where it is okay to talk about their feelings of depression and anxiety and ask for help if they are struggling. Advocacy for youth mental health is very powerful and prevents student deaths by suicide. The young people at Westfield bring passion and creativity to their work. I am very proud of the Hope Group students at Westfield.”
Tickets can be purchased at this link. The Westfield Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting students and staff at Westfield Washington Schools. Please use the link above to join Westfield students and build awareness around teen suicide through the WHS Robbie’s Hope Club.
About Robbie’s Hope Club
Robbie’s Hope Club is a club at Westfield High School dedicated to raising awareness and removing the stigma around teen mental health. Last May, the Club hosted its first gala and raised over $14,000 in support of mental health. Funds raised were used to put on the Save a Life Walk this past fall, along with various enrichment opportunities for students to learn how they can hope with their mental health struggles.
The national organization started a few years ago when a 15-year-old young man, Robbie Eckert, passed away due to suicide in 2018. His parents began this organization to help educate other adults and prevent them from feeling the same loss they did. In the state of Indiana, according to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Hoosiers between the ages of 10 and 34. Robbie’s Hope is based out of Denver, Colo., and was created by the parents of Robbie Eckert. Robbie’s friends, classmates, teachers, parents, and teammates did not know he was struggling with mental health concerns. Robbie’s Hope has started a movement of teens across the U.S. who are bringing awareness to youth mental health. The organization teaches youth it’s okay to not be okay and that there is “HOPE: Hold on Pain Ends.” Learn more at Robbies-Hope.com. (Courtesy Kari Eckert)