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Scattering CJ

Grieving mom, Hallie Twomey, put a call out on Facebook after losing her elder son CJ to suicide. Her request: To honor her son’s memory and love of travel by scattering his ashes in as many amazing places as possible.

The request went viral. A global community formed to scatter CJ’s ashes in thousands of locations worldwide, helping Hallie find the peace and courage to become a powerful voice in the fight against the suicide.

Scattering CJ Trailer

Scattering CJ: Project Launch [Excerpt]

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Scattering CJ: Project Launch [Excerpt]

In this short excerpt from the Scattering CJ documentary Hallie talks about the early days of the project and its rapid growth into an online community of thousands of caring strangers from around the world. Learn more about the film at https://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

Scattering CJ: One Incredible Journey [Bonus Clip]

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Scattering CJ: One Incredible Journey [Bonus Clip]

This bonus clip from Scattering CJ is an homage to CJ's journey, featuring video and photo highlights, and footage from a special scattering for the Twomey family. Learn more about the film at https://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

The Journey of Many: Grief

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The Journey of Many: Grief

John Twomey, CJ's father, opens up about his experience grieving the loss of a son and how his family comes together to support one another. For more information visit http://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

The Journey of Many: CJ and Me

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The Journey of Many: CJ and Me

CJ's father John Twomey shares his memories of who CJ was and speaks about how he wants his son to be remembered. For more information visit http://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

The Journey of Many: Remembering My Brother

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The Journey of Many: Remembering My Brother

Connor Twomey, CJ's brother, shares one of his favorite memories of CJ. For more information visit http://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

The Journey of Many: Two Sides

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The Journey of Many: Two Sides

Connor Twomey talks about the two sides of CJ and how losing his brother to suicide has impacted him. For more information visit http://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

The Journey of Many: Bill Keene

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The Journey of Many: Bill Keene

CJ Twomey's grandfather, Bill Keene, speaks about how he experienced grief in the wake of losing his eldest grandson to suicide. For more information visit http://www.scatteringcjfilm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scatteringcj Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkmediadc If you know someone in a crisis and in need of support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 #ScatteringCJFilm #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

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The Virtual Screening Kit includes everything you'll need to organize, promote, and host a successful screening of Scattering CJ. The kit includes:

Tips on hosting a virtual film screening
Sample promotional social media assets
Invite email templates
Suicide Fact Sheet
Discussion Guide

Click here to download the Virtual Screening Kit!

Resources section heading

Southeast Nassau Guidance Center

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

American Association of Suicidology (AAS)

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Southeast Nassau Guidance Center (SNG) is a voluntary, non-profit community agency providing Mental Health, Drug Abuse, and Alcoholism treatment services to adults and families in the southeast Nassau County community. Learn more at www.sngcounseling.net.

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