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Pro-athletes sharing the battles they survived to help the next generation stay here.
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Pro-Athletes
Our Mission
End youth suicide and self-harm by reaching students before crisis.
Some students are fighting battles you can't see. They carry weight that doesn't show. They smile in class, then go home and struggle alone.
Many quietly battle anxiety, depression, isolation, and emotional pain. For some, it goes deeper into self-harm and thoughts of giving up.
Still Here exists for that moment. When a student decides to keep going. When they realize they're not alone. When they choose to stay.
Healing often begins the moment someone feels seen. When a Pro-athlete shares their scar and says, "I survived this. So can you." Something shifts.
Sometimes the most powerful message is simply: stay.
Behind every story is someone who needed to feel seen.
The Reality
Suicide is the #2 cause of death among young people ages 10–24.
Behind every number is a student who needed someone to show up before it was too late.
That's why Still Here exists.
This Isn't a School Assembly.
Not information. Real stories.
Not speakers. Pro-athletes.
Not surface-level motivation. Truth.
Not just a message. A moment students carry with them.
Pro-athletes don't just talk. They share what almost broke them. And in doing so, they give students permission to face what they're going through.
Why Pro-Athletes?
Pro-athletes have performed under pressure most people will never experience.
But behind that performance is something else: injury, doubt, anxiety, identity struggles, and real mental battles.
When they speak, students don't just hear them.They believe them.
More Than a
School Assembly.
Pro-Athlete Storytelling
Rooted in real struggle, not polished motivation. Athletes share their actual battles with mental health, trauma, and survival.
Emotional Connection Over Information
This isn't a lecture. It's an experience. Students see their own pain reflected in Pro-athlete scars and realize their story matters.
Identity, Belonging & Hope
Every student leaves knowing they're part of a movement of survivors and warriors. They carry the message: Still Here. You matter.
A Message You Live
The experience doesn't end when the event does. Wristbands, hoodies, and conversations keep the message alive.
Still Here isn't a program.It's a movement where Pro-athletes show up as leaders, educators, and fellow survivors — where every student in the room feels seen, and pain becomes purpose.
How the Movement Reaches Students
Pro-Athlete-Led School Experiences
Live assemblies and student experiences led by Pro-athletes who share real stories of struggle, survival, and resilience.
Emotional Connection
Students do not just receive information. They feel seen, understood, and less alone.
Lasting Identity
The message does not end when the event ends. It becomes something students carry with them.
Wear the Message
Wristbands, hoodies, and visible campaign reminders help reinforce belonging, hope, and staying power.
Bring Still Here
to Your School
Schools bring Pro-athlete-led mental health experiences to their students. We work with your community to create a meaningful, transformative event that leaves every young person feeling seen, heard, and hopeful.
Interested? Let's Start a Conversation
Ready to bring Still Here to your school? Reach out directly and we'll start the conversation.
REQUEST AN INQUIRYWe'll get back to you within 48 hours to discuss how Still Here can serve your school community.
This Is a
Growing Movement
For Schools
Bring a transformative Pro-athlete-led mental health experience to your students. Create space for healing and connection.
For Parents & Families
Support your young person's mental health journey. Join a growing community of families creating conversations about mental wellness.
For Donors & Sponsors
Invest in a youth mental health movement that reaches students through authentic storytelling and Pro-athlete leadership. Make an impact that matters.
For Community Partners
Work with Still Here to expand mental health awareness and support in your community. Together we reach more young people.
Schools. Communities. Conventions.We're reaching students everywhere, reminding them they matter.
EXPLORE PARTNERSHIPWear the Message
Every piece is a visible reminder that you're part of a movement. Wear it. Start a conversation. Keep someone here.
Real Impact.
"I didn't feel alone anymore. Hearing their stories made me realize my pain is real, my story matters, and I'm still here too."
Student, NYC High School
Student
"This wasn't motivational speaking. This was authentic healing. Our students left different—more hopeful, more connected."
Principal Martinez
School Principal
"Seeing Pro-athletes be vulnerable about their mental health gave our students permission to talk about theirs. The impact was immediate."
Counselor James Chen
School Counselor
"My daughter wore her Still Here hoodie to school the next day. It started conversations. It became a thing. Still Here matters."
Parent, Los Angeles
Parent
For State Agencies, Foundations & Corporate Partners
Help Us Reach More Schools Before It's Too Late
Every day we're not in a school is a day a student doesn't hear the message that could save their life. Your partnership changes that.
Statewide
Deploy Pro-athletes across entire states through settlement fund allocation
County
Target high-need regions with focused intervention campaigns
District
Multi-school programs with ongoing mentorship and follow-up
Opioid settlement funds, corporate sponsorship, foundation grants — we'll help you deploy resources that save lives.