SpeakUp

A non-profit campaign created by a student athlete for student athletes who have mental issues, including thoughts of suicide #SpeakUp Founded by @Cannon_Bawl52

[SpeakUp @SU_Movement]

🚨PLEASE WATCH🚨 The #SpeakUp video is here! https://t.co/IekRpP7iWm

[Austin Cannon @CoachCannonWHS]

8/9/16 I tried to take my own life. I will remember it forever. If you are going through something, don’t be afraid to ask for help. A simple “hey, are you ok?” Goes a long way. #SpeakUp #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[Emma Louise Jones @eljonesuk]

Just a gentle reminder that talking about your feelings, and encouraging others to talk about theirs, is always a good thing. It really can save lives. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🌍It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. 🤝Prevention is something that we can all play a part in. A short conversation with another person may be enough to make the difference between life and death.

💚‘WAIT’ is a good way to remember how you can support someone who may be suicidal:

[Virginia Tech Football @HokiesFB]

4️⃣ MORE DAYS ❗

On the grind with @VanceVice & the guys getting ready to shine on Saturday!

#Hokies 🦃

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

You are:

- good enough
- strong enough
- pretty enough
- smart enough

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

Quick reminder:

It costs absolutely nothing to be nice to someone. You never know what someone is going through so always be kind.

[SpeakUp @SU_Movement]

And we are glad you’re still here! #SpeakUp

[Austin Cannon @CoachCannonWHS]

8/9/16...... Two years..... still here..... crazy. #SpeakUp

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

Stop beating yourself up.

You’re a work in progress and that’s completely okay.

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

Just a reminder that there are people struggling around you, and they hide it so well that you don't even notice.

Please be kind.

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

In case you need to hear this today:

- You are not annoying
- You are not unwanted
- You are loved
- You are needed

[Ron Poff @RonPoff]

Great job tonight @Cannon_Bawl52 sharing your story & mission of @SU_Movement at the @Activemindsatvt Concert.

Your courage, reflection & journey are helping others - keep up the great work!

#MentalHealthAwareness #support

[Active Minds at VT @Activemindsatvt]

Whatever you’re going through, we can get through this together. 💙💚

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

Your mental illness doesn’t define you.
Your scars don’t define you.
Your past doesn’t define you.
Your struggles don’t define you.

You define you.

[Against Suicide @AgainstSuicide]

You’re not weak.

You’re strong.
You’re capable.
You’re a fighter.
You can get through this.

[Dr. Andrew Carter @Coach_Carter65]

READ this great story! “We were brought up to be tough, to not feel, to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Sometimes we get better when we acknowledge we need some help and enlist other people to support us.” @GoCamels @SU_Movement https://t.co/bR05MMfCep

[Paul Kuzma @Paul_Kuzma]

I'm so proud of folks like Austin Cannon @Cannon_Bawl52 who choose to #SpeakUp and make a difference from their experience of pain. @SU_Movement https://t.co/TDTe91eM6f

[Paul Kuzma @pastorforlife]

I'm so proud of folks like Austin Cannon @Cannon_Bawl52 who choose to #SpeakUp and make a difference from their experience of pain. @SU_Movement https://t.co/6XxoJsM2UQ

[Austin Dillard @AustinGDillard]

Thank you @Cannon_Bawl52 for sharing your story, and for the positive impact you've bestowed both on yourself and many others. Athletes, parents, coaches, and sport professionals have mountains they can learn from you, and have ways in which they can #SpeakUp! @SU_Movement https://t.co/FAlopqr40H

[Ron Poff @RonPoff]

Thanks so much for sharing your story @Cannon_Bawl52 2 @AndyBitterVT & providing @SU_Movement for others suffering with #anxiety & #depression
Great story from @espn as well.
https://t.co/PcEmg6fGNM
There is help for #mentalhealth mental thanks for your leadership. @itisall_4U https://t.co/FP3u09lEw2

[Andy Bitter @AndyBitterVT]

A year and a half ago, Virginia Tech offensive lineman Austin Cannon attempted suicide.

He received the help he needed, and now wants to pay it forward. https://t.co/yqeZ1qlPnO #Hokies