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National TO SAVE A LIFE Week Announced to Touch 1 Million Lives With a Message of Hope for Hurting Teens
By Staff
posted Jul 31, 2010, 12:33
During the week of September 6-12, corresponding with National Suicide Prevention Week, New Song Pictures and Outreach Films, the creators of the #1 faith-based film of 2010 To Save A Life plan to use the movie as a vehicle to save lives and inspire teens to reach out to their communities and engage with the hurting and lonely in their midst.
September 6-12 Events Planned to Prevent Suicides and Other Teen Tragedies
as School Resumes
(Oceanside, CA) During the week of September 6-12, corresponding with National
Suicide Prevention Week, New Song Pictures and Outreach Films, the creators
of the #1 faith-based film of 2010 To Save A Life plan to use the movie as a
vehicle to save lives and inspire teens to reach out to their communities and
engage with the hurting and lonely in their midst.
Since its theatrical release in January, To Save A Life has impacted over 600,000
teens, youth workers, coaches, pastors and parents who viewed the film in theaters.
Thousands have written in to the To Save A Life Web site (ToSaveALifeMovie.com/stories)
to share their response to the film. And just under 160,000 have created an
active community on the To Save A Life Facebook page sharing their compelling
and often heartbreaking personal stories, and supporting each other as they
navigate the challenges of life.
Topically, the film fearlessly tackles a number of subjects that teens confront
on a daily basis, including depression, suicide, bullying, teen pregnancy, cutting,
substance abuse and body image. High school is a much more challenging place
than it was just a few years ago, and teens need help and guidance in navigating
these challenges.
Because of this, the teams at Outreach have set an objective of seeing one
million lives touched during this week through the hosting of To Save A Life
events and movie screenings across America.
The concept is simple. During this week, churches, families, pastors, teachers,
coaches, mentors and teens themselves are encouraged to invite their friends
to watch To Save A Life with them. The goal is to have the film shown in over
10,000 locations, where every teen in America can see the movie either in a
church, home, store, classroom, auditorium or theater.
Afterwards, participants are challenged to go to the next level. It's not enough
to just talk about the change you want to see—To Save A Life Week is about
action, and viewers are encouraged to be a catalyst for this change. Some students
may start a "Lunch Club" to help befriend the lonely kids in their
school. Some may start actively inviting new people to their youth group or
club meetings. Others may plan events with experts or mentors who can help teens
navigate the challenges in their lives. A new school year is never easy for
teens in crisis—To Save A Life Week can help ease some of these tensions
while providing a solid message of hope for those who are hurting.
To help teens and those who care for them, Outreach has created a series of
tools designed to get the process and conversation started, including inspirational
books, novels, social media tools, curriculums and topical helps. Several Web
sites, including ToSaveALifeLeaders.com, can help leaders looking for ideas
and resources. Outreach is dedicated to maintaining the momentum of the To Save
A Life movement and inspiring a generation to reach out to hurting and lonely
people.
To Save A Life releases on DVD and Blu-ray August 3 through Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment/Affirm Films. To Save A Life is rated PG-13 for mature thematic
elements involving teen suicide, teen drinking, some drug content, disturbing
images and sexuality.
Resources:
http://www.outreachfilms.com
http://www.ToSaveALifeLeaders.com/tsalweek/
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