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Chandler Unified student-athletes focused on suicide prevention

Arizona College Prep quarterback Evan Heinrich throws a pass in a November 2024 playoff game against Estrella Foothills.

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Olivia Schmidt speaks during an Instagram public-service announcement about a hotline for East Valley teens who are having thoughts of suicide. Schmidt and about five other Chandler Unified student-athletes have recorded PSAs this fall as part of Suicide Prevention month.

Hamilton H.S. Cheer via Instagram

Like any quarterback, Evan Heinrich likes to believe he can look downfield and find open receivers.

Heinrich and at least a handful of other Chandler Unified high school student-athletes are hoping to do more than excel in competition this month; they’re hoping to save lives.

About six Chandler student-athletes are trying to make a difference on campus this school year, especially during September, which is Suicide Prevention Month.

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