Around The Cracker Barrel - Perri Jones and Gina Gillis  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Aired 10/18/2024)
For this Week's Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomed Perri Jones - Team Captain of Team Andrew and Gina Gillis, Special Events Manager for Arizona and New Mexico for AFSP. to the show. Perri and Gina, representing the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the Out of the Darkness walks, brought valuable insight into an important conversation around mental health and suicide prevention.
During the interview, Perri shared her personal journey after the suicide of her Son Andrew while Gina tells us about the loss of her son Zack to Suicide. Both share crucial information about the ongoing efforts to raise awareness about suicide and mental health challenges, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and community support. She discussed the importance of recognizing the signs of those struggling, ways to offer help, and the resources available through AFSP for individuals and families affected by mental health issues. Perri and Gina also highlighted how listeners could take an active role in promoting suicide prevention by getting involved with AFSP initiatives, including the upcoming Out of the Darkness Walk, scheduled for April 2025. This event, a powerful community-driven walk, aims to bring people together to honor loved ones lost, support those struggling, and generate funds to aid further research and outreach efforts in suicide prevention. The interview provided a heartfelt look into AFSP’s mission and Perri’s personal passion for this cause, offering listeners a chance to reflect and become part of the movement toward awareness and prevention. It was an episode filled with hope, information, and ways to get involved, all on Around the Cracker Barrel with host Guy Atchley and special guest Perri Jones and Gina Gillis