Be the Difference
Suicide Prevention Community Walk
Suicide Prevention Community Walk
Be the Difference was founded in 2023 by Piper Wyman, a junior in high school at the time, driven by a passion for mental health awareness. The organization brings together community members to break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote suicide prevention and awareness. Over the past three years, Be the Difference has raised more than $35,000, all of which has been donated to support the mission of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
In 2025, Alex Taddeo served as Managing Director, helping lead and expand the organization’s impact. Building on that momentum, in 2026 Be the Difference has grown into an even more collaborative effort, with a dedicated team of girls actively involved in planning and executing the 4th Annual Be the Difference Walk, making the initiative stronger than ever.
Thank you to Riley Mathis Allen for kindly and creatively designing the logo for Be the Difference!