For the 9th year, an amazing group of authors have generously agreed to donate, in Keithβs name, a portion of their May book sales to help raise awareness for mental health.
How do you thank a community that has helped you keep your brotherβs spirit aliveβa community that helped you keep a promise made to him after he passed.All of you reading this are part of that Thank you, all of you supporting these authors are part of that Thank you and all of you sharing your truths are part of that Thank you!
Over 16 years ago when we lost Keith, we decided he would not go quietly, that we would fight for mental health awareness in his name. At the time we had no idea what that would mean, where our journey would take us or that this community would embrace the cause and join us in the fight.
Over the past few years, we have witnessed more people speaking out but the events of the last few months have highlighted the need for more⦠more research, more support, and more resources. So much of this requires funds⦠so please support the authors taking part in this event and join us in making a difference!
This event was born organically out of us sharing Keith’s story and our family’s mission and we are humbled at how his story has resonated with so many. We continue to share his story and hope you will join us in making mental health a priority.
Our family is so touched by how this community has embraced this cause.
With Deepest Gratitude,
Denise Milano Sprung
Welcome the 9th Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Book Fundraiser benefiting the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Here is how you can help raise money and awareness for mental health:
Β Purchase a book from the amazing books listed below! We hope you will #1click4charity a number of these amazing books! The portion of sales is from ANY platform: digital, print, and audio.
Β If you have read one of the wonderful stories included, gift a copy to a friend who might love it!
Β Share the image below or any of the custom photos the participating authors share on social media to raise awareness and to show your support.
Β In this digital age, COMMENTS are currency so as you see these images PLEASE Comment
Β Make aΒ tax-deductible donationΒ directly to theΒ Keith Milano Memorial FundΒ at AFSP.
Thank you in advance for your support as we work to bring mental illness out of the darkness.
DIRECT DONATION | HERE
Fund Information
The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating and deadly disease that is mental illness. Keithβs spirit and laughter are kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research. Keith often struggled with societyβs perception of mental illness. Our hope is that by having the strength to say that Keith was βBipolarβ we can strip away the stigma and help others to be more open about their disease.
Watch to learn more about the Milano Sprung Familyβs mission
The Keith Milano Memorial Fund benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). At the end of the event, participating authors pay AFSP directly.
AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. AFSP is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with primary offices in New York City. Federal tax ID # is 13-3393329.
