AKF what is it?
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In the spring of 2015 actor Jared Padalecki launched a campaign to raise funds and awareness about depression,mental health issues,and suicide.Jared got this inspiration from Stephen amells 'f**k Cancer' campaign. He sold t-shirts and sweatshirts on represent.com with the Slogo 'Always keep fighting'
On March 3rd Jared tweeted "launching my first ever register a cause that's super close to my heart" The campaign was promoted by the loss of s close friend,who had committed suicide on New year's eve,Jared Stressed "that there is no shame in needing surport". and hoped the campaign would help people be vocal about the own struggles(which it did). In less than 24 hrs the campain sold more than 6,000 shirts setting a record for represent.com.
By the end of the first weekend 20,000 had been sold.Proceeds went to the non-profit To write love on her arms (TWLOHA),Which helps people battling addiction,depression,self injury and suicidal thoughts.There have been multiple charity campaigns since 2015 in 2016 Jared padalecki Jensen ackles and Misha Collins launched SPN Family love Campaign to help needy families over the holidays.Just like the Winchesters mantra is saving people the always keep fighting campaign aimed to save lives Jared once said the campaign are helping to destigmatize these issues all around us and let people show themselves with our hiding to take it on like a fight like a challenge. Jared remains people that anyone who deals with depression,suicidal thoughts,addition,or mental health issues are not weak they're strong they are in this fight for there lives and every day they wake up thinking "I'm going to beat it again today"
Most of all when life beats you down I hope you'll always keep fighting
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