#sockoutsuicide is an annual event that began in 2018 as a way to remember Ross Baldwin. 

It is a way to turn heartbreak into advocacy, and pain into purpose. 

Participation has grown every single year.  In the beginning, talking about mental health—especially in schools—felt risky.

Stigma cast a long shadow, and many were hesitant to get involved. But that’s changed. 

Today, more and more people are slipping on their brightest, boldest socks, opening up, having honest conversations, and working to break down the stigma surrounding mental health—together.