High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2026

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

2262

Faculty/Instructor

Professor Monal Patel

Faculty/Instructor Email

monal.patel@ucf.edu

About the Author

Tobey Smith is a psychology major and U-LEAD Scholar dedicated to mental health advocacy. He serves as President of Active Minds UCF Chapter, the leading nonprofit organization mobilizing young adults to change the conversation about mental health. Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, he volunteered as Chair of the UCF Out of the Darkness Campus Walk raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to my team at Active Minds and our partners HOPE at UCF, Psychological Society, and Mental Health Association of Central Florida for serving on the walk committee. It was a pleasure working with you in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

Student organizations Active Minds UCF Chapter and HOPE at UCF teamed up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. These campus walks are AFSP’s signature student fundraising series which are designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death. This event's purpose was to raise awareness, promote resources, and support those affected by saving lives and bringing hope. As a community, this walk raised over $20,000 for AFSP and reached over 400 participants. This student-led initiative brought the UCF campus together sparked meaningful discussion about mental health and suicide prevention.

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Keywords

Service-Learning; High-Impact Practices; Suicide; Suicide Prevention; Mental Health; Civic Engagement

Hope Walks Here: Raising Funds and Awareness for Suicide Prevention at UCF


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