20 years ago this September sitting on our porch the evening Keith 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦 I promised the night sky he wouldn’t go quietly⁣

I had no idea what that meant or how I would even make that happen, I just knew his story wasn’t over. I spoke openly about Keith's journey and losing him; I shared how we worked to make an impact in his name.

12 years ago Katie Ashley said to me, I want to donate a portion of my sales in the month of May to your brother's memorial fund for mental health awareness month, and that, that is how this event was born. The organic creation of this event and the continued support of the author community is a testament to the power of talking openly about mental health.

So this month I hope you will join me both in supporting the amazing authors taking part in the event and in sharing how mental health has touched your family as I know to my core these truths impact and save lives.

Since Keith's passing, we have witnessed more people speaking out but the events of the past years have highlighted the need for more… more research, more support, and more resources.

And so much of this requires funds… so please support the authors taking part in this event and join us in making a difference!

Thank you for helping to keep Keith's spirit alive as we change the conversation around mental health.

Our family is grateful for the support

With Deepest Gratitude,

Denise Milano Sprung

📚 💚 Welcome the 12th Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Book Fundraiser benefiting the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 📚 💚

Here is how you can help raise money and awareness for mental health:

📗 Purchase a book from the amazing books listed below! We hope you will #1click4charity a number of these amazing books! The portion of sales is from ANY platform: digital, print, and audio.

📗If you have read one of the wonderful stories included, gift a copy to a friend who might love it!

📗 Share the image below or any of the custom photos the participating authors share on social media to raise awareness and to show your support.

📗 In this digital age, COMMENTS are currency so as you see these images PLEASE Comment

📗 Make a tax-deductible donation directly to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Thank you in advance for your support as we work to bring mental illness out of the darkness.

📚 💚 Participating Books 📚 💚

This year, thanks to Hazel James, we are also honored to offer stickers that benefit the fund!

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Keith Milano Memorial Fund

140 Adams Ave, Suite B-12
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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If you want to support the cause you can make a Direct Donation

If you or someone you know are struggling here are resources:

American Foundation for Suicide Preventions, Cope Notes, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Information about the Keith Milano Memorial Fund:

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating and deadly disease that is mental illness. Keith’s spirit and laughter are kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research. Keith often struggled with society’s perception of mental illness. Our hope is that by having the strength to say that Keith was “Bipolar” we can strip away the stigma and help others to be more open about their disease.

Watch to learn more about the Milano Sprung Family’s mission

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). At the end of the event, participating authors pay AFSP directly.

AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. AFSP is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with primary offices in New York City. Federal tax ID # is 13-3393329.

💚  if you have read all the way to the bottom of this post please know are beyond grateful for the support