Shine On

We light a candle in memory of
someone lost by suicide,
someone who fell through
the cracks of our “care” systems,
or someone who was an advocate
who made an impact.

We light a candle in recognition for
one who tried to take their life
or for some one still here
and still fighting.

BENEFITTING

PRESENTED BY

PRODUCED BY

The National Shattering Silence Coalition (NSSC) is a nonpartisan alliance of family members, individuals suffering from serious brain disorders (SBD), professionals in the trenches, and caring people united to ensure that brain illness, health, and criminal justice systems count those with SBD, and their families in all federal, state, and local policy reforms. We are voices for the 14.2 million adults and 8 million children living with and dying too young from serious brain disorders.

AwareNow is a purpose-driven media platform dedicated to raising awareness and advancing advocacy through powerful human storytelling. Through intimate interviews, documentary filmmaking, and original editorial content, AwareNow amplifies voices and lived experiences that illuminate critical social, health, and humanitarian issues. By pairing emotional truth with thoughtful context, AwareNow does more than tell stories. It builds understanding, fosters empathy, and equips audiences, institutions, and policymakers with the insight needed to drive meaningful change. Each story is designed to move awareness into action, supporting advocacy efforts that influence dialogue, shape policy, and strengthen communities. At its core, AwareNow exists to ensure that the stories behind the issues are not only seen and heard, but felt and acted upon.

SHINE ON