Hello, we are the University of North Florida Rugby team. This September, the University of North Florida Rugby Team is coming together for a cause that matters far beyond the field. As a team, we believe in showing up for our community is not just in competition, but in compassion, connection, and support.

National Suicide Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the reality that so many people silently struggle. It’s a time to remind our campus, our teammates, our families, and our city that mental health is just as important as physical health. No one should ever feel alone in what they’re going through.

That’s why UNF Rugby is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Throughout the month of September, we’re raising funds to support education, outreach, and resources that save lives. AFSP’s mission is to create a culture that’s smart about mental health and we want to help bring that mission to Jacksonville and the UNF community.

Our goal is simple:

To raise awareness, start conversations, and show people that asking for help is a sign of strength. We want to use our platform as student athletes to make a real impact, to stand with those who are struggling, and to honor those we’ve lost.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps support research, advocacy, and programs that make a difference. Your support helps us bring visibility to an issue that affects so many, and it helps us remind our community that their lives matter.

Thank you for standing with us, supporting this cause, and helping us spread hope. Together, we can make a meaningful difference this September and every month after.