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Suicide Statistics
Mitch Tru's music by donation program for important charity's such as AFSP help a lot more than you realize. Scroll down to see the different tier levels below.
Ex. Give what you can by PayPal and we will ship a CD of your choice (see below) to you as a gift in return for your generous contribution to help stop suicide.
"It's not up to someone else. It's up to you and me." -Mitchell Trupia, proud supporter of AFSP
In 2023, men died by suicide 3.8 times more than women.
White males accounted for 68.13% of suicide deaths in 2023.
In 2023, firearms accounted for 55.36% of all suicide deaths.
91% of adults surveyed in the U.S. think suicide can be prevented at least some of the time.
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In 2023 (most recent numbers), there were an estimated 1.5 Million suicide attempts
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In 2023, 49,316 Americans died by suicide
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States
Youth Suicide: A Growing Crisis Demanding Action
Suicide is a devastating public health crisis that claims the lives of far too many young people, leaving families and communities heartbroken. It is the second-leading cause of death for individuals aged 10–34 in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2021 data. The rising tide of youth suicide demands our attention and action.
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Suicide rates for youth aged 10–24 have surged by 62% over the past decade, signaling an urgent need for intervention.
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Boys are 4X more likely to die by suicide than girls, often using highly lethal methods like firearms (over 50% of cases) or suffocation (33.5% of cases).
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Girls are more likely to attempt suicide, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support across genders.
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LGBTQ+ youth face a disproportionately high risk, being four times more likely to consider suicide, with 41% of LGBTQ+ high school students reporting serious suicidal thoughts in 2023
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Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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Adverse childhood experiences, like abuse or neglect.
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Substance abuse, which can exacerbate vulnerability.
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Easy access to lethal means, particularly firearms.
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Social media pressures, including cyberbullying, which amplify emotional distress
(Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Most believe this crisis is preventable, but it requires collective action. We must raise awareness, provide resources, and foster environments where young people feel supported. I call on you—my community of compassionate, engaged individuals—to join me in this fight. Please donate to my fundraising campaign to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Your generosity will fund vital research, expand mental health services, and support prevention programs that can save lives. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings hope to youth in crisis. Together, we can show them they are not alone and build a future where every young person feels valued and supported. Please, give generously by PayPal or Venmo today.
13 Track rock and pop album. Released in 2025. This is a story about a depressed vampire. It's not your typical superhero story.
5 song EP. Released in 2025. Includes Rise Up, Tomorrow Is Now, and more. Limited supply.
Donor Tier Levels (below)
Let's go!
This is a DIY fundraiser for AFSP where we raise as much as we can from followers, friends, local or regional businesses, live events, gigs, national and corporate sponsors. To be clear, I am a supporter, not an employee of AFSP. I write songs, I call this, music by donation for charity, and give the money to all kinds of causes like AFSP, and no-kill animal shelters.
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We all know any amount helps. In fact, even five dollars will get you a link to download the Origins or the Rise Up EP.
Here are some options or tiers for you to consider:
$20 - Melody Supporter
৹ Give $20 and receive a CD and/or Digital Download of my latest release. (Choose from Origins or Rise Up).
$50 - Rhythm Patron
৹ CD of latest release
৹ Limited-edition poster of album art
৹ Set of Mitch Tru custom guitar picks
৹ Handwritten Thank you card
৹ Rockstar Superhero or Rise Up "Made of Metal" Key Chain
$100 - SILVER Symphony
৹ CD of my latest release, signed
৹ Limited-edition signed poster
৹ Set of my guitar coasters for coffee mugs, cold drinks
৹ Signed lyric sheet
৹ Set of Mitch Tru custom guitar picks
৹ Handwritten Thank you card
৹ Custom playlist curated for you on a USB drive
$200 - GOLD Harmony
- CDs of my last two releases (or MP3s)
- Handwritten Thank you card
- Guitar strap used by MItch Tru
- Limited-edition tour poster of album art, numbered and signed
- Set of my guitar coasters and custom guitar picks
- Signed lyric sheet
- Custom playlist curated on a USB drive
- New Mitch Tru concert tee
- Personalized thank-you video message or phone call
$500 - PLATINUM Maestro
⭐ Receive All four (4) CDs including the "In Your Head"
trilogy & the Rise Up EP
◆ Limited-edition signed poster of album art
◆ Set of my guitar coasters
৹ Handwritten Thank you card
◆ Signed lyric sheet
◆ Custom playlist curated by me on a USB drive
◆ Signed concert tee
◆ Personalized thank-you video message or phone call
◆ Mitch Tru Backstage Pass lanyard
◆ Elegant Champagne Flutes from Rockstar Superhero™
◆ Exclusive: Listening party showcasing tracks from my next album "Tru Love Never Dies". Invite your friends!
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Mitch
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