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TOGETHER WE'RE STRONGER
MISSION
The Grapple; 4 Life Foundation (G4L) is focused on improving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. G4L utilizes the amazing culture and mental/physical health benefits of Jiu Jitsu/Grappling to create a support structure for those struggling and to assist those that have suffered a loss by suicide by engaging in the following core principles:
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Sponsoring youths and adults that have a higher risk factor for suicide (Depression, foster care, personal loss by suicide, etc.) and getting them training at an academy approved by Grapple; 4 Life.
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Providing educational material about mental health, suicide prevention, and suicide loss.
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Advocating with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention.
If you are interested in hosting, instructing, volunteering, participating in future Grapple; 4 Life events,
or have questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
![Many G4L volunteers also volunteer with the AFSP, with the Founder being a Board member and Public Policy Chair for WV.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed6542_a94398f9488944969d0d108446b81302~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_148,h_148,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ed6542_a94398f9488944969d0d108446b81302~mv2.png)