ACelebration of Life is a movement focused on inspiring hope and at the same time remembering lives that have been lost to suicide. The evening creates special moments and appreciation for life while raising funds to support Minding Your Mind’s mental health education programs. By attending this hallmark event, you will make an immediate impact in the lives of students and communities in the greater Philadelphia region.
A Celebration of Life: Philadelphia
2022 Committee
Carolyn Andruszko Talia Chung Cassidy Guilday Mike Garuccio Devin Hamilton
Kirsten Hamilton Emily Knowles Steve Kok Sam Mattern Erin McElroy
Pauline McNamara Bridget Merenda Kevin Murphy Andrew Onimus Laura Onimus
Vince Peruto Rachel Potts Pat Scher Michaela Shea Samantha Snyder
Hannah Vrancken Ryan Winslow Allison Zion
Historyof A Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life began in 2011 to honor the memory of Kyle Craig, a 21-year-old student at Vanderbilt University who took his life in May of 2010. Kyle was a dynamic friend to many; a bright, handsome, and gifted individual across music and athletics, but whose strength of character enabled his growing struggles to be hidden from view.
In the 11 years since it began in Nashville, this annual event has expanded to New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, engaging more than 3,000 young professionals in the service of suicide prevention and mental health awareness.