I played on youth & school sports teams my whole life growing up. I got to work for & with some amazing teams in the pro sports world as an executive.
Now, getting a chance to form teams is beyond exhilarating – especially when you all have the same opponent: mental health stigma & lack of education.
Individuals & groups tackling this large of an issue need to come together from many functional areas to make a dent. Tonight was a night were many came together. School: @towsonuniversity Student Leader: @olivia.lubarsky Media: @darrenrovell Celebs/Athletes: @haydenrhurst (and his mom) and @imanitrishawn Musical Performers and Companies @lukejamesshaffer @housestudios and Towson Student Musicians.
Those types of teams tear down walls – especially with a consistent message that – we ALL face challenges #SameHere . Let’s keep building – more of these teammates in each category, along w our practitioners. Together we can make a global impact that will change & save many lives. Notice Darren on the cell phone in the pic always working the phones!
We are living through a time where talking about unification is less popular and more risky than talking about divison