Erin has been participating in the Greater Philadelphia Chapter Out of the Darkness walks since October 2015 in memory of her father who took his life when she was six years old. Each year she participates she is motivated to raise more money than the year before. She has hosted multiple dance and restaurant fundraisers over the past nine years along with acquiring dozens of local business donations for raffle baskets. Music has been such a big part of her life since she was younger. It was something that connected her with her father. So when brainstorming the idea for a new fundraiser, a concert was the first thing to come to mind. Our first concert was on May 14, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. We joined together for an exciting night of live music for a great cause and had such an amazing night that we decided to do it again in Somerville, Massachusetts on September 23, 2023.
In April 2024, Erin launched the Hold on til Dawn podcast, which focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, the AFSP, and music. We're thrilled to embark on this new chapter for Hold on 'til Dawn. You can find our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube, with new episodes released every other Tuesday.
In December 2024, Hold on til Dawn announced that their third benefit concert will be held in Orlando, Florida, on January 26, 2025. Returning for the event are Tony Oller, Drew Seeley, and Johnny, who performed at the previous two shows. This year, the concert will feature a special reunion with Malcolm Kelley, marking the first time in over five years that MKTO will perform together.
We can't wait to continue spreading awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention for years to come.
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