Donate in Memory or Honor of Loved Ones

To make a memorial gift to the American Cancer Society, use its official donation channels and select the option to give in memory of a person, if available. The April T. Bocian Foundation is a separate nonprofit focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. To discuss honoring someone through this foundation, use the foundation’s contact form, call 724-355-1909, or email abocian@redsafetyids.com.

An appropriate memorial donation is an amount that feels meaningful and comfortable for your circumstances. There is no required amount, and the significance of a tribute is not measured by its size. Some people give individually, while others invite family, friends, teammates, or coworkers to contribute together. A thoughtful message of remembrance can make any gift feel especially personal and supportive.

Support for the April T. Bocian Foundation advances its mission of mental health awareness, depression education, and suicide prevention advocacy. The foundation brings people together through community fundraising, volunteer involvement, the annual Golf Outing, and partnerships that expand wellness and prevention resources. Contributions help sustain a compassionate, community-centered response for people affected by mental illness and suicide loss.

Yes. An honorary gift can recognize a living person, such as a friend, family member, caregiver, teacher, teammate, or colleague. It can mark a birthday, recovery milestone, special occasion, or simple expression of appreciation. By directing an honorary contribution to the foundation, you acknowledge that person while supporting work centered on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Yes. A group tribute can be a meaningful way for relatives, friends, coworkers, or teammates to share remembrance and support. Groups may choose to coordinate contributions around a memorial gathering, anniversary, community event, or personal milestone. For guidance on connecting a group effort with the foundation’s mission or fundraising opportunities, contact the foundation directly before planning your initiative.

Yes. In addition to memorial and honorary support, community members can volunteer, participate in fundraising events, register a team for the annual Golf Outing, or explore event sponsorship opportunities. The foundation also encourages people to share mental health awareness information and help build supportive conversations in their communities. Each form of involvement helps strengthen the mission behind April’s legacy.

Businesses can support the foundation’s Golf Outing through available sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship information and forms are provided by the foundation for interested organizations, and the event also offers ways for participants to register teams. Supporting the outing aligns a business with community-based mental health awareness and suicide prevention advocacy while helping bring attendees together around a shared purpose.

If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services right away. In the United States, people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern for someone else can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. The April T. Bocian Foundation also shares resources from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to encourage informed, compassionate support.