Dedicated to Suicide Prevention
Since 1987, the Stephen Sexton Memorial foundation has helped to raise over $1.4 million to fund research and programs to prevent suicide.
35,000
Deaths
Per year by suicide in the U.S.
11th
Leading Cause
Of deaths in the U.S.
198,000
Hospitalizations
By suicide attempts per year in the U.S.
3.7%
Of Adults
Have serious thoughts of suicide each year.
Our mission to end suicide.
On June 13, 1987 the lives of the Sexton Family of Glenview, Illinois changed forever. It was on that day Stephen Sexton took his own life. Stephen was fifth of eight children and twenty six years old at the time of his death.
As a result, the Stephen Sexton Memorial Foundation was formed in 1987. Over the years much has changed, as the growth in recognition on the depth and complexity of suicide as a societal problem has risen. Our efforts are aimed at helping solve the problems surrounding suicide.
Our resources have helped to support local, statewide, national activities and research to prevent suicide. As a whole, the Stephen Sexton Memorial Foundation has raised over $1.4 million in total disbursements.
Stephen Sexton
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