Keira McGuire
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Congratulations to WITF’s 2022 Central PA Spelling Bee winner Ananya Kannan
Bill’s Story
“‘One More Moment’ to me means that I get to enjoy retirement, enjoy my wife and grandchildren, be outside, play disc golf, enjoy my friends.”
-Bill Bender
Suicide Attempt Survivor
Jessica’s Story
“Every single human being deserves love. And if you think that nobody’s ever going to love you, I felt that. I felt that I was unlovable, did not mean that I was unlovable.”
-Jessica Paone
Suicide Attempt Survivor
WITF Remembers Two Central Pennsylvania Jazz Icons
Ev’s Story
“One more moment for me … can mean only one more moment until everything isn’t so dark anymore.”
-Ev Reheard
Suicide Attempt Survivor
Dennis’ Story
“Know that no matter how quirky or strange you may think that you are … The diamond that you are will be recognized by somebody. So, take strength in who you are … there’s a partner and a family for you somewhere.”
-Dennis Smith
Experienced Suicidal Thoughts
Kay’s Story
“The more that we share our stories, then the more people feel safe to share their stories, to open up, to get the help that they need.”
-Kay Bela
Suicide Attempt Survivor
Andrea’s Story
“There are days here and there where I want to just crawl in my hole and be left alone. But I know there’s a reason to come out of that hole.”
-Andrea Sloan
Lost a Loved One to Suicide