"Be The Bridge Luncheon" Focuses On Youth Mental Wellness

SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL WELLNESS FOR STUDENTS AT UPCOMING ANNUAL LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER

LWSF WELCOMES LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SUSIE KROLL AS KEYNOTE

Redmond, WA, February 20, 2020 – This year’s Lake Washington Schools Foundation’s “Be the Bridge” benefit luncheon on March 26 features keynote speaker Susie Kroll, founding Mental Health Professional and crisis responder with several local police departments and emcee Alison Grande, Emmy award winning KIRO 7 journalist. Alongside Lake Washington School District and community partners, LWSF is using their annual luncheon as a platform to continue their message of awareness for youth mental health issues. Since last year’s luncheon, LWSF has taken several steps to ensure more resiliency and success for all students and will continue to grow their efforts with community support.

“LWSF as an organization has committed to supporting youth mental wellness among students in the district. In our new three-year strategic plan, youth mental wellness is an entire pillar of focus. The numbers reveal a strong need among our students for a broad multi-year, community-wide investment in social and emotional support,” said LWSF Executive Director Helen Sernett. “We are happy to welcome Susie Kroll to address our luncheon guests. Her groundbreaking leadership in crisis response has given her a unique and inspiring perspective on how our community can help students build resiliency and develop mental health strategies.”

“While I am a huge proponent of folks going and seeking help once they feel there’s an issue, I am an even bigger proponent of doing behavioral health and mental healthcare before there’s an issue,” said Ms. Kroll.

Kroll will be joined by local speakers who will share how mental health has impacted their lives as well as ways to take action against these challenges experienced by youth.

Major corporate support for this event comes from Cornerstone General Contractors Inc., Microsoft, Piktorlabs, Marriott Hotel Redmond, Overlake Medical Clinics, EvergreenHealth, Waste Management, Boeing, D.A. Davidson & Co., Google, Kaiser Permanente, Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association, McKinstry, Minuteman Press Redmond, Passport Unlimited , Sodexo, GLY Construction, Lydig Construction Inc., OAC Services, Inc., Kiwanis Club of Redmond, Lake Washington Education Association, Livengood Alskog (PLK Livengood), Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc., and Sound Credit Union.

Join the community at LWSF’s annual “Be the Bridge” benefit luncheon on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Marriott in Redmond. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the program runs from noon to 1:00 PM. Seating is limited; pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.LWSF.org/BeTheBridge.

--Posted by Bob Yoder, Redmond Neighborhood Blog