Hope Bridge Movie Event 9/19/2015

Below you will find a note from the Elhart Family about the upcoming Hope Bridge Movie Event at Park Theatre on 9/19/2015. Please share this information with anyone you think would be interested.

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Hello Friends,

As you may be aware, Wayne Elhart, a business leader of Holland, Michigan died from depression illness on March 27, 2015.  In Wayne’s case he succumbed by suicide, a terrible outcome to his internal struggle. 

In respect to Wayne and his love for life, his family is initiating an educational opportunity for our community to learn more about this dreadful disease of depression.  Moreover, our society does not know how to deal with loved ones who suffer with this illness.  Our family’s goal is to do what Wayne did so well in his life…love on others. 

Mental illness conditions are treatable.  Suicide is preventable.  Hope is real. 

The Elhart Family has teamed with the producers of Hope Bridge and The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.  Hope Bridge is a movie and so much more.  This 90 minute film will give you answers to the “why” if you’re struggling with the reason a friend or family member took their life.  It will also provide you visual signs to look for to help loved ones who may be experiencing symptoms of depression. 

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan has developed a tool called “be Nice.” This tool  is similar to CPR in saving lives. The acronym N-I-C-E stands for:

N=Notice change in behavior.

I=Invite yourself into their lives.

C=Challenge their behavior.

E=Empower yourself to get them professional help.

This Hope Bridge Movie Premier Event will help save lives and may save yours or your son, daughter, mother or father.

Please sign up to attend this FREE Hope Bridge Premier Movie Event by clicking on the E-Invite link HERE! The event is Saturday September 19, 2015 at Park Theatre, 248 South River Ave, Holland, MI 49423.  The only cost to you is your time.  Please come.  We all need to know the visual signs of depression so that we can save lives.

On behalf of our friends, the Elharts, thank you for considering to be part of the Hope Bridge movement by learning about depression and how we can prevent suicide.

Gratefully,

Your friend

 

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