DANVILLE – The Student Mental Health Club put mental health in the spotlight Saturday by hosting its annual baseball carnival.
The event was held from 1 to 5 pm at Washies Playground, Danville. He raised funds for the Jason Gordon and Kyle “Bucky” Kizis Memorial Scholarships.
“We’re trying to bring the community together and spread awareness and show how important it is to get out and have fun and enjoy time with your friends and family,” said Dameon White, a senior at Danville Area High School and co-president of the club.
The club was formed in 2020 after two students took their own lives within four months, one in November 2019 and one in March 2020.
“They were both wonderful people,” White said. “It was such a tragedy. We like to remember, celebrate and honor them.”
The event featured a home run derby, a basket raffle, food and children’s activities, including ring toss, duck picking, bean bag toss, oblivion, rock painting, a cake wheel, face painting and toss. fish bowl.
Senior-to-be Anna Maffei, 17, of Danville, spent her afternoon painting faces.
“It’s a very important thing to come together and accept mental health,” Maffei said. “It’s great that people are talking about it.”
Incoming junior Mehak Cotru, 16, of Danville, said mental health is a serious topic that more people need to talk about.
“It’s important to have that exposure,” she said. “The club is wonderful. The event lifts people’s spirits and makes them happy. It’s a great place to meet other kids.”
Janel Gordner, of Danville, brought her children to the event.
“It’s wonderful,” she said. “It’s wonderful what they’re doing. It’s a great resource for them to have.”
