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On May 1, 2025, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will hold its 36th annual Lifesaver’s Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. AFSP is a leading suicide prevention organization in the United States. Amongst the distinguished honorees which include mental health advocates Ethan and Naomi Sacks, media personality Jay Glazer, and researchers Marsha Linehan and Katherine Anne Comtois, AFSP will honor Eric and Terry Murray, parents of the late PGA Tour player Grayson Murray with the Survivors of Suicide Loss Lifesaver Award.
«AFSP is honored to host the Lifesaver’s Gala every year to recognize outstanding contributions and milestones in suicide prevention,» said AFSP Chief Executive Officer Robert Gebbia. «Each distinguished honoree has significantly advanced suicide prevention through their research, advocacy or by sharing their personal stories of how suicide has affected their lives, which helps inform the public about suicide and its prevention. This year’s Gala coincides with the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and will bring added attention to AFSPs mission to save lives.»
All proceeds from the Lifesaver’s Gala support AFSP’s suicide prevention research, public education, advocacy efforts, and programming for the loss survivor community. Hosted by Cindy Hsu, Board Member for AFSP New York City Chapter and Emmy-award winning anchor and reporter at CBS New York, the event will honor those working to save lives and raise funds to end this leading cause of death.
AFSP Honorees:
Survivors of Suicide Loss Lifesaver Award: Eric and Terry Murray
In January 2025, Eric and Terry Murray launched the Grayson Murray Foundation in honor of their son, late PGA Tour player Grayson Murray. Murray, who was open about his personal experience with anxiety, depression and addiction, died by suicide in May 2024 at the age of 30.
The mission of the Grayson Murray Foundation is to raise awareness and support of mental health and addiction challenges faced by individuals from all walks of life by supporting innovative research, expanding access to essential services and fostering a culture of understanding inspired by Murray’s legacy of compassion, resilience and hope.
