The A.T.O. is Suicide Prevention & Humanitarian Outreach
We have a major goal, to stop suicides and provide humanitarian outreach in the United States and globally.
(IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit-organization)
What is The A.T.O. Event?
The purpose of THE A.T.O. EVENT is to bring awareness to the many suicides among teenagers and young adults. We have a goal to launch suicide prevention events to end teen & young adult suicides. We will accomplish this with interactive events, Christian themes on social media, around the world from 2024 and Beyond!
Testimonials!!
“In the military, you often see service members who are suffering from depression. Aside from yearly trainings, there is limited quality support available to those in need. It has been vital in assisting me in being able to support my fellow sailors.”
-Dwyne D Overstreet, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, HM2
United States Navy
Before joining the U.S. Navy, Dwyne was involved with the inception of The
“In 2013, I witnessed The ATO impact the hearts and minds in the Greater New Orleans area. We went from leading the state in suicides to having the fewest in less than a month.“
- Corey Steele, FCA Area Director of the Greater New Orleans,-Northshore
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Corey is a National Motivational Speaker. His leadership was key in executing The ATO’s slam dunk contest & sport skil
THE WELL with Andre Butler provides an enhanced concert music experience for The A.T.O. Event. #TheWell
What do these 5 regions have in common?? Answer… High suicide rates amongs young people!
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Our next stops... TAMPA & MIAMI!
Target date: March 2024.
Since 2020 the national suicide average is 1 out of every 1,000 persons ages 15 to 24 years old. Since 2020 Florida's suicide rate among ages 15 to 24 years old has surpassed the national average at 5 suicides per every 1,000 young people. The key to changing this trend is our state-wide marketing campaign surrounding this A.T.O. Event
News Article on Florida's suicide rate:
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Vision 2024 Beyond
Stopping Suicides in Japan
Stopping Suicides in San Francisco
Stopping Suicides in Japan
Suicide in Japan has been considered honorable for centuries. From self sacrificing to Shinto gods to the kamikaze suicide pilots in World War II suicide is a cultural norm in Japan. From 2020 to 2022 the suicide rate in Japan has increased 17%. Unfortunately Aokigahara Forest ((known as suicide forest) near Tokyo is considered the number
Suicide in Japan has been considered honorable for centuries. From self sacrificing to Shinto gods to the kamikaze suicide pilots in World War II suicide is a cultural norm in Japan. From 2020 to 2022 the suicide rate in Japan has increased 17%. Unfortunately Aokigahara Forest ((known as suicide forest) near Tokyo is considered the number one location on the earth for suicides. We plan to execute an event in conjunction with the annual B-Boy dance championships in Japan.
Wikipedia information on suicides in Japan:
Stopping Suicides in Korea
Stopping Suicides in San Francisco
Stopping Suicides in Japan
With 26 suicides per 100,000 people, South, Korea has the highest suicide mortality rate among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. We plan to take advantage of the K-pop culture to spread the word on suicide awareness and prevention.
Wikipedia information on suicides in South Korea:
Stopping Suicides in San Francisco
Stopping Suicides in San Francisco
Stopping Suicides in San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge is considered the second most frequented suicide location in the world only behind Aokigahara Forest (known as suicide forest) near Tokyo. Similar to Japan, the Asian youth population has a high rate of suicide in this region.
Wikipedia information on suicides on the Golden Gate Bridge,in San Fransisco:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicides_at_the_Golden_Gate_Bridge
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P.O. Box 84
Lithia, Florida 33547