NATCA Charitable Foundation - 25 For 25 Challenge

NATCA is raising Awareness and Education of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with a 3-month campaign centered around September's National Suicide Awareness Month.  We are raising money for NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) with proceeds benefiting NCF and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Beginning October 1st, participants will do 25 pushups a day for 25 straight days (even if you must use a wall or drop to your knees to get to 25).  In the end, you will have completed 625 pushups.  This is a team/family/industry effort. We are one Team, doing this together.  No need to tag anyone else in your quest as this is a Team Effort.  We would love to see you and your accomplishments. Take a video or picture and post it to your social media outlet of choice (not required) and tag us @NATCACharitable.

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 Please use the following hash tags for each post - #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #ImHereForYou #StopSuicide 

From now through October 25th, we are asking you to fundraise and gather support for your 25 day challenge.  This will be a competition between all those who register for some wonderful prizes.  Of course, the top fundraiser will win something amazing, but there will be a variety of other items given away or auctioned off during this event.  You must be registered to participate and win. 

Frequently Asked Questions

To All NATCA Sisters and Brothers, these are trying times. If you need immediate help, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.  The NATCA CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) team is also a valuable resource and can be reached at 202-505-2476, or email cism@natca.net. Another valuable resource is the FAA EAP program that provides up to eight free confidential counseling sessions and can be reached at 1-800-234-1327.
We need to look out for one another!

 CISM Resource Document

Mission

Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.  AFSP creates a culture that's smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

• Funding scientific research

• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention

• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention

• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission

Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement.

For More Information Please Visit the AFSP Website - CLICK HERE

Solicitation Letter  Contribution Form Sponsorship Levels

Use these documents for your fundraising efforts

Email natcacharitable@natca.net for a personalized fundraising link

NATCA Industry Partners and Benefit Partners will have the opportunity to sponsor this fundraising event.  Sponsorship Levels and Descriptions are linked below.  We encourage all NATCA Partners, their employees and family to get involved and participate with us.

 Sponsorship Levels

Need to donate by check?
Mail Check to NATCA Charitable Foundation, Attn: 25 for 25 
1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005 
Make check payable to NATCA Charitable Foundation 
On the memo line, please write 25 for 25 Sponsorship

Push-Up Challenge Sponsor a Champion

Please Email natcacharitable@natca.net for aditional ways to donate