Hilinski's Hope and Athletes for Hope Partner for First Athlete Mental Health Week, May 4-11 2024
NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H), founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the legacy of their son Tyler, today announced a partnership with Athletes for Hope (AFH), the non-profit aimed at educating, encouraging, and assisting athletes in their community and charitable causes, that will establish the first Athlete Mental Health Week from May 4-11, 2024. Through a week of collective action, with support from the 135 athletes, organizations, and mental health advocates in the Athlete Mental Health Alliance, H3H and AFH will amplify the voices and advocate for the wellbeing of athletes of every sport and level of competition.
- "I support Athlete Mental Health Week because even our superheroes need a space to feel safe," said Natasha Hastings, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, AFH Whole Being Athlete Ambassador, and Licensed Counselor Associate.
- "Hilinski's Hope is honored to partner with Athletes for Hope for Athlete Mental Health Week," said Kym Hilinski, co-founder of H3H.
- "We are so proud to launch Athlete Mental Health Week alongside our partners and friends, Hilinski's Hope, who have set such an incredible standard with their Student Athlete Mental Health Week each fall," said Athletes for Hope Chief Wellbeing Officer, Suzanne Potts.
- The efforts established during Athlete Mental Health Week will culminate in H3H joining AFH in Washington D.C. on May 21st for Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day.