RADical Hope, whose mission is to improve the lives and futures of young adults by strengthening connections and building resilience, and Pace University, hosted a special event for the school”™s student-athletes on April 24. Aaron Taylor, CBS college sports analyst, Super Bowl champion and mental health advocate, was the featured guest at the town hall forum.
He delivered an inspirational talk to the student body and faculty of Pace University around mental and emotional well-being with a focus on the importance of community, teamwork and resilience. Taylor, who now serves as a college football broadcaster after a successful career playing for the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers, drew from his own life experiences to impart insights around the importance of self-empowerment and peer connections for managing stress and overcoming challenges.
Pace University partnered with RADical Hope in the Fall of 2021 to offer its student body Radical Hope”™s four-week, skill-based emotional learning program called RADical Health. To date, more than 30 colleges and universities across the U.S. have partnered with RADical Hope to implement its evidence-based wellness program. The organization funds all costs associated with running the program for every partner.
“Over the last two years, we have partnered with Pace University to support the mental, physical and emotional well-being of hundreds of their students. We are committed to empowering young adults with skills and resources to strengthen connections and build resilience so they are equipped to cope before they reach a crisis point,” said Liz Feld, CEO of RADical Hope.
RADical Hope, a nonprofit organization is addressing the youth mental health crisis by developing, funding and scaling evidence-based programs that focus on five core pillars: connectivity, engagement, emotional Intelligence, empowerment and sustainability.
