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This year’s theme is “Together we save lives.” Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-34, and 4th leading cause among individuals 35-44. In 2023, 49,316 Americans died by suicide. In 2023, over 1.5 million adults attempted suicide, and 9% of youth in grades 9-12 attempted suicide at least once in the previous 12 months. So we wanted to honor and remember those impacted by suicide, as well as find a way to support those working to end suicide. As part of the Neighborkind Collective, we hope that by raising awareness we can help all those struggling to know they are never alone and that they matter.