Presented by Athletes for Hope

2024 AFH Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day

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About This Event

Athletes for Hope (AFH) will host its second Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day at the U.S. Capitol. Athletes, mental health partners and members of the Athlete Mental Health Alliance will gather for a panel, community conversation, and advocacy for athlete mental health with legislators to move further towards its goal to establish National Athlete Mental Health as a Basic Human Right.

Tentative Agenda:

  • 8:30am:  Arrival & Breakfast/Networking
  • 9am-10:30am:  Town Hall
  • 10:30am-11am:  Packet Review/Distribution
  • 11am:  Guests Leave for Hill Visits
  • 11:30-3pm:  Hill Visits 
  • 3pm:  Group Photo on Capitol Steps
  • 5pm:  Small Group Dinner or Happy Hour Celebration (TBD)

While registration is free, sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are greatly appreciated!  To register and learn more, please click, the "Register & Sponsor" button above.

Your Impact:

Funds donated to this event will support AFH’s Whole Being Athlete (WBA) program, which unites and empowers athletes to help breakdown the barriers around mental health, both in and out of sports. Your support will:

  • Help young people from underserved schools develop their mental health skills
  • Feature stories and panel conversations to raise awareness about athlete mental health
  • Activate athletes around mental health advocacy campaigns
  • Educate athletes, coaches and communities about unique challenges faced by athletes
  • Connect national leaders to create legislative change for athletes at all levels

Donations help AFH directly support athletes and communities who are impacted by athlete mental health challenges.

To learn more about last year's Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day, click here.

About Athletes for Hope:

AFH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, Andre Agassi and nine other elite athletes with a mission to educate, inspire and connect athletes to underserved communities throughout the U.S. and beyond. Since 2006, thousands of AFH Athletes have positively impacted the lives of millions around the world.

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About Panel Emcee - Colton Underwood:

Colton Underwood is an American TV personality, executive producer,  philanthropist, entrepreneur, NY Times Best Seller and former NFL  player. Founder of the Legacy Foundation, Colton has become a Mental Health Advocate, speaking on his own experience in hopes to help others. Focused on mental health awareness, Colton frequents Washington, D.C. to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health resources to student-athletes and he’s just getting started!


 

Thank You Sponsors!

National Champion Sponsor

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All-Conference Sponsor

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All-State Sponsor

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Rising Star Sponsor

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Event Partner

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Questions? For more information about the event, please contact, Suzanne Potts, AFH Chief Wellbeing Officer at spotts@athletesforhope.org. 

About This Event

Athletes for Hope (AFH) will host its second Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day at the U.S. Capitol. Athletes, mental health partners and members of the Athlete Mental Health Alliance will gather for a panel, community conversation, and advocacy for athlete mental health with legislators to move further towards its goal to establish National Athlete Mental Health as a Basic Human Right.

Tentative Agenda:

  • 8:30am:  Arrival & Breakfast/Networking
  • 9am-10:30am:  Town Hall
  • 10:30am-11am:  Packet Review/Distribution
  • 11am:  Guests Leave for Hill Visits
  • 11:30-3pm:  Hill Visits 
  • 3pm:  Group Photo on Capitol Steps
  • 5pm:  Small Group Dinner or Happy Hour Celebration (TBD)

While registration is free, sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are greatly appreciated!  To register and learn more, please click, the "Register & Sponsor" button above.

Your Impact:

Funds donated to this event will support AFH’s Whole Being Athlete (WBA) program, which unites and empowers athletes to help breakdown the barriers around mental health, both in and out of sports. Your support will:

  • Help young people from underserved schools develop their mental health skills
  • Feature stories and panel conversations to raise awareness about athlete mental health
  • Activate athletes around mental health advocacy campaigns
  • Educate athletes, coaches and communities about unique challenges faced by athletes
  • Connect national leaders to create legislative change for athletes at all levels

Donations help AFH directly support athletes and communities who are impacted by athlete mental health challenges.

To learn more about last year's Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day, click here.

About Athletes for Hope:

AFH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, Andre Agassi and nine other elite athletes with a mission to educate, inspire and connect athletes to underserved communities throughout the U.S. and beyond. Since 2006, thousands of AFH Athletes have positively impacted the lives of millions around the world.

Screenshot 2024-04-15 at 1.08.39 PM.png

About Panel Emcee - Colton Underwood:

Colton Underwood is an American TV personality, executive producer,  philanthropist, entrepreneur, NY Times Best Seller and former NFL  player. Founder of the Legacy Foundation, Colton has become a Mental Health Advocate, speaking on his own experience in hopes to help others. Focused on mental health awareness, Colton frequents Washington, D.C. to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health resources to student-athletes and he’s just getting started!


 

Thank You Sponsors!

National Champion Sponsor

Samford_Center-for-Sports-Analytics_R.png

SU-PSYCHOLOGY.png

All-Conference Sponsor

KSLOGO.png

All-State Sponsor

SSFLogo B.jpg

Rising Star Sponsor

UINSPORTS-LOGO-TAGLINE.png

Event Partner

Legacy_Full-Color_Primary-Logo_Navy-Text (1).png

Questions? For more information about the event, please contact, Suzanne Potts, AFH Chief Wellbeing Officer at spotts@athletesforhope.org. 

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District of Columbia
United States