Phoenix students are once again using a swim fundraiser to put teen mental health in the spotlight. AZFamily reports that “Swim for the Light,” a student-led event held by swimmers at Xavier College Preparatory, is in its seventh year and raises money for Valleywise Health’s behavioral health programs.
That matters because mental health support can feel abstract until a local effort makes it visible and personal. In this case, the fundraiser is centered on teens and young adults, which gives the cause a clear focus and a Valley connection. AZFamily also says the team’s goal this year is to raise $15,000, according to Xavier student leader Emily Horst.
For readers around Phoenix, this is the kind of community effort that can make a difference in a practical way: students organizing, neighbors paying attention, and local behavioral health programs getting support.
Written by The Health Nut
