National Public Radio Recognized for Leadership in Suicide Prevention

Carson J Spencer Foundation Gives “Media All-Star Award” at Denver Gala Reception

For the past year, National Public Radio has been covering suicide the right way. In the past year alone they have covered over 100 challenging stories about the devastating impact of suicide as well as science and stories of hope and recovery.  For their leadership in journalism and safe and effective reporting, NPR will receive this year’s “All-Star Media Award” from the Carson J Spencer Foundation. From their headquarters in Washington, D.C., Scott Hensley, Editor/Founder of NPR Shots Blog, will be present to accept the award on August 27^th, 2014 at 5:30pm at Wings Over the Rockies in Denver. During this event CJSF will celebrate its 11^th Annual Shining Lights of Hope Gala and the 10^th Anniversary of the Foundation. For more information visit: www.CarsonJSpencer.org.

“The fact that we’re getting an award because of our coverage on it shows that we’re doing our duty as reporters,” said Lulu Miller, Host, ‘Invisibilia’.

The “Media All-Star Award” goes each year to a media company or journalist who leverages the power of communication to share critical stories about suicide and its prevention while following the national safe messaging guidelines. Previous award winners include:

• 2014 Facebook
• 2013 Denver Post
• 2012 9News

“Even with the wide range of health coverage that NPR undertakes every day, it’s especially rewarding to see a foundation like the Carson J Spencer Foundation has noticed and appreciates the work that we have done,” Scott Hensley, Editor/Founder, NPR Shots Blog said.

Interview with NPR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWui101hRF4

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About the Carson J Spencer Foundation - Sustaining a Passion for Living

The Carson J Spencer Foundation (www.CarsonJSpencer.org) is a Colorado nonprofit, established in 2005.  We envision a world where leaders and communities are committed to sustaining a passion for living. Our mission is to elevate the conversation to make suicide prevention a health and safety priority. We do this by:

• Delivering innovative and effective suicide prevention programs for working-aged people
• Coaching young leaders to develop social enterprises for mental health promotion and suicide prevention
• Supporting people bereaved by suicide