American Foundation for Suicide Prevention aims to raise $25K at spring fundraiser

AFSP board member Rebecca Stachnik, left, pictured with Monday Night Brewing sales rep Ashley Ayres, right, ahead of Sunday's fundraiser at Monday Night Garage (Photo courtesy of AFSP)

The Georgia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding its annual spring fundraiser on Sunday, April 14, at Monday Night Garage.

The Party for Prevention aims to raise funds for the foundation’s work in research, advocacy, education and support to reduce suicide.

Rebecca Stachnik is a Midtown resident and a board member for AFSP’s Georgia chapter. She joined “All Things Considered” to discuss what motivated her to get involved in the work.