About The Fight Against Suicide

We train college students — young men and women — in mental fitness so they can face life’s hardest moments with strength, not silence. We’re building a culture that talks openly about adversity, equips students with tools to handle it, and reminds them that hope is never out of reach.

But here’s the truth: what’s happening right now isn’t working.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college-aged students.
1 in 3 college students report experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse have more than doubled over the past decade on campuses nationwide.

The traditional model — awareness campaigns with no follow-up, one-off seminars with no action — isn’t enough. Students need more than posters and pamphlets. They need training. They need structure. They need a game plan.

That’s what we provide.

Where the Money Goes

We believe transparency is part of trust — and trust is essential in this fight.

That’s why all proceeds raised through TFAS events are directed through the Sam Asbury Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit named in honor of the young man whose story sparked this movement. The Fight Against Suicide operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the foundation, ensuring full alignment with its mission and oversight of all funds raised.