On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day 2008, the Straight Sound Foundation, in cooperation with the organization "Freunde fürs Leben e.V.", is hosting a benefit concert to raise awareness about the taboo topics of "suicide and depression" and to collect funds for counseling and education for youth and young adults. The bands Tiefenrausch, Kaeptn Karacho, and Call Jamie support the project and will perform on September 10 at the benefit concert against the existing taboo. The proceeds from the event will benefit the organization Freunde fürs Leben e.V.
Nils Robin Kruska, the organizer of the concert, is aware of the problem: "Every day in Germany, young people and young adults die by suicide - there are over 150 suicide attempts by young people every day." Despite the alarming numbers of those affected, suicide is still a taboo subject. In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared September 10 as "World Suicide Prevention Day." "Because only when the topic is addressed can we take action and help," says Vanessa Petruo from the organization "Freunde fürs Leben."
Nils Robin Kruska, the organizer of the concert, is aware of the problem: "Every day in Germany, young people and young adults die by suicide - there are over 150 suicide attempts by young people every day." Despite the alarming numbers of those affected, suicide is still a taboo subject. In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared September 10 as "World Suicide Prevention Day." "Because only when the topic is addressed can we take action and help," says Vanessa Petruo from the organization "Freunde fürs Leben."
