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100 Celebrities Demand $50M for LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention

6/2/2025

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In a powerful show of solidarity, over 100 celebrities, including Pedro Pascal and Ariana Grande, have rallied together to urge the White House to safeguard $50 million in federal funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention. This vital funding supports the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which has already helped nearly 1.3 million individuals in crisis, highlighting the urgent need for action in this critical public health battle.

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In a powerful show of solidarity, over 100 celebrities, including Pedro Pascal and Ariana Grande, have rallied together to urge the White House to safeguard $50 million in federal funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention. This vital funding supports the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which has already helped nearly 1.3 million individuals in crisis, highlighting the urgent need for action in this critical public health battle.