Altrusa International Foundation of Appleton, WI, Inc. is a non-profit service club that offers financial and volunteer support to local non-profit agencies working to meet basic needs while fostering self-sufficiency. To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026, Altrusa Appleton is proud to present the 7th “Mental Health Matters: A Luncheon Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month.”
The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Carson Molle. Carson’s life changed dramatically in 2017 when he attempted suicide at just 14 years old, leaving him with significant physical injuries as well as emotional and psychological trauma. Carson and his family decided early on, however, that they were going to share their journey in order to help others. Now a 22-year-old survivor, Carson has spent the past seven years breaking down the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health by sharing openly and honestly about his struggles. He has been a featured speaker at numerous mental health events both locally and nationally, has lobbied Congress for increased funding for mental health, and has appeared on talk shows tackling these tough issues with grace and dignity. By sharing his powerful story of recovery, Carson aspires to help others find hope and to know that they are not alone.
Fifty percent of funds raised from the event will be donated directly to NAMI Fox Valley, the Appleton-based affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which operates mental health support, education, outreach, and advocacy programs that serve thousands of community members each year. The remaining fifty percent of funds raised will support other local nonprofits through Altrusa Appleton’s grants and gifts, and a scholarship for a local high school senior, over the coming year.
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