any idea when the ad with run? i'm looking forward to picking up a copy.

1 | Left by Lindsay | Apr. 20, 2010 at 1:13pm

Amazing! I'm so happy it worked. I will have to buy the paper that day to see the ad!!! Congrats!

2 | Left by Regan | Apr. 20, 2010 at 1:17pm

CONGRATS!! I'm so happy we won!

3 | Left by Natalie | Apr. 20, 2010 at 1:34pm

So Cool I may even buy a copy of USA today the day it appears

4 | Left by Lee | Apr. 20, 2010 at 1:45pm

so happy!! :) definitely buying a copy!

5 | Left by Julia | Apr. 20, 2010 at 2:56pm

Oh wow... that is so freakin' incredible!

Congrats, and *thank you*.
TWLOHA has given hope to millions, and I know I am so thankful. <3

6 | Left by Ally C | Apr. 20, 2010 at 3:44pm

That is so GNARLY! I PRAY that TWLOHA becomes the most acknowleged suicide prevention on the globe!

Buenos Suerte`!

Macennah White
gerardmac13@yahoo.com

7 | Left by Anon | Apr. 20, 2010 at 7:04pm

Congrats to TWLOHA!! Let us know a date asap. I look forward to getting a copy (or two) of this issue and seeing the awesome ad. <3

You guys help. You really do.

8 | Left by Shaun | Apr. 20, 2010 at 7:14pm

Yayy! This is so exciting!!!

9 | Left by Kendra | Apr. 20, 2010 at 7:18pm

We are very happy for u! congratulations:) What an inspirational testimony to the difference you make to so many! May your blessings and good fortune continue to help others in need! Xoxo -- Ms. Gipson & TeensMad4Rwanda ....:)

10 | Left by TaraKendyle | Apr. 20, 2010 at 10:21pm

SOO excited to hear about this!!! This is going to make such a huge impact on so many people!!

11 | Left by Laura | Apr. 20, 2010 at 10:47pm

Amazing. I was stunned by this news. What an opportunity, and what a fantastic and generous idea by USA Today! I can't wait to see the ad that runs. Please include the Hopeline phone number on the ad! Knowing how and where to get help is half the battle.

12 | Left by Sam | Apr. 21, 2010 at 2:30am

thats amazing :) im trying to get a chunk of my school to do that, USA today is very generous, thank you usa today :)

13 | Left by sammeh | Apr. 21, 2010 at 5:40am

Oh, my that is so great. ^^ I'm actually writing an topic about you twloha that i have to do in class.

14 | Left by Priscilla | Apr. 21, 2010 at 5:49am

I really hope I'm able to get a copy of that newspaper! So glad to support this organization!

Congratulations on winning! I knew you would! :)

15 | Left by Ashley | Apr. 21, 2010 at 10:59am

This is so amazing! It's not often that an opportunity like this comes along! I hope people will continue to spread the word of TWLOHA! I will definitely buy a copy of usa today when the ad runs! Please let us know the date as soon as you know!

16 | Left by Kerrington | Apr. 21, 2010 at 12:43pm

Please let me know as soon as possible when this issue will be printed! :D

17 | Left by Sam | Apr. 21, 2010 at 12:59pm

i'm also writing about twloha for school. it'll be an awesome paper.

18 | Left by breadhead | Apr. 21, 2010 at 5:06pm

Congratulations! I was one of the MANY MANY people who tweeted for you guys. There's no one else I could see really making use of the ad space. TWLOHA is so important to a lot of people and I know that TWLOHA and their volunteers a great source of strength for 'us'. I believe they could say just a few words and inspire, educate, and bring hope to Americans.

This makes me extremely happy in a dark moment in my life. It goes without being said that hope for the best: rescue is real. you can be healed. Thank you, USA today, for making the right choice.

19 | Left by Jaclyn | Apr. 22, 2010 at 10:00am

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! Our voices are being heard !!!

Cole xo

20 | Left by Cole | Apr. 22, 2010 at 12:30pm

yay!!!! im so glad that twloha won! im so glad for our voices to be heard to four million people! this is really a step forward and i look forward to reading it as soon as it comes out <3

21 | Left by nicole | Apr. 22, 2010 at 12:41pm

thats so awesome you guys won!!! I'm sure God will place on your hearts the perfect thing to say! I was thinking something along the lines of "You are loved, you are not alone," but I'm sure you guys have thought of something way better!! I wanna know when it comes out!

22 | Left by Kayla | Apr. 22, 2010 at 2:19pm

this post makes me so happy! what day will the ad run?

23 | Left by jaime | Apr. 22, 2010 at 3:54pm

I'm so excited that you guys won. You totally deserve it. And I'm excited that I work at a hotel because I get USA Today for freeeee :D

24 | Left by Chandlee | Apr. 22, 2010 at 5:33pm

Hey, over the past couple months I've lost 3 friends. One of the friends I lost was my BEST friend. She meant everything to me. She had a story, but she never told anyone but me. Now she cant tell it. Should I tell her story? My story is about her. Ever since I lost her I find that the only cure for pain is more pain. I feel it's my fault she commited suicide. When she ran away for that day, and she didnt come in school. I knew. The night before she called me saying that she was going to do it. I didn't believe her. Now it's too late. Shes gone. Now im left with nothing. I want someone to talk to. I've tryed the hotlines but they dont help me at all. I need to talk to someone who's been through the same thing I'm going through right now. My parents don't care what i do. My dad is in Iraq, and my mom is an alcoholic. I have no one. Shes gone :(

25 | Left by Mitchel | Apr. 23, 2010 at 8:56am

Oh my gosh! I am sooooo excited. Now I have a reason to read the paper.. :)

26 | Left by Moriah | Apr. 23, 2010 at 5:31pm

Mitchel, if you ever need anyone to talk to, you can email or IM me.
oxxemptyblissxx0@aol.com

27 | Left by Adrii | Apr. 23, 2010 at 6:13pm

I am so excited that any ad would hit this large of a readership. I'm alive is our vote here at our house,but some room needs to be left for the original story. Then more people will write love on their arms.

MITCHELL!!! e-mail me too, man. Mitchell happens to be my maiden name. I am here. Duckymama@aol.com. Let people reach out to you...you are not alone and it was not your fault. I promise you it was not your fault.

28 | Left by Melinda | Apr. 23, 2010 at 8:49pm

Mitchel

I know that it feels like you are fighting alone. I know what its like to be the person drowning in thoughts of ending my own life, and I know what its like to be the person struggling to keep my best friend alive. You are not alone. You do not struggle alone. You do not hurt alone. You do not weep tears of regret alone. Sometimes it seems like the stories that you hear all have happy endings except for your own and then you wonder if those stories are true and heartfelt- did these people really struggle? They did. And its possible to get out of this life alive, just maybe a little stronger and a little sadder for all the experiences. Your friend's life matters, and though your stories are entwined, this isn't your fault. And stories matter. They teach lessons, no matter how heavy and heartbreaking the lesson may be. Take the lesson and run with it. Because lessons are important. And stories are important... yours and your best friends.

There is more to life than pain. There is joy and love, too. Just keep holding on to what life you have left. I'm praying for you.

29 | Left by Kendra | Apr. 24, 2010 at 9:28am

Just letting you know your past does not have to determine your future. No matter who you are your life is beautiful, even if it doesn’t look good from where you’re sitting. Sit somewhere else and change your perspective. Every breath is a second chance, every second an opportunity, so take them by the hand and live your life. You’re more loved than you’ll ever know. True.

30 | Left by Andrew | Apr. 24, 2010 at 8:06pm

I agree; I would really like to see the article. Which issue will the ad be on?

31 | Left by Carla Marie | Apr. 25, 2010 at 11:25am

@Mitchel... know that there are many here who understand how you feel, and are here for you

Looking forward to seeing the message of HOPE painted across such a dismal potrait of what's going on in the world, even if it's one page, the news, the world needs to be reminded of the messag of HOPE that TWLOHA shares.

32 | Left by Stephanie | Apr. 27, 2010 at 4:17pm

hey,

congratulations. It's great what you guys are doing and I hope you grow across the country.

Kevin

33 | Left by Kevin L. | Apr. 29, 2010 at 6:20pm

Thanks to everyone who let their voices be heard, and thanks to TWLOHA. You have helped save countless lives, stop countless addictions, and encouraged people all over the world to keep going. You've helped me to help others know their stories matter. Words cannot describe my gratitude. May the One Who Wrote the Love Story bless To Write Love. <3

@ Mitchel: I don't know you, but when I read your story, my heart ached for you. I will be praying for you, friend. Don't loose sight of your story. Please know that you and your story matter more than you know. It matters to me, I care. You don't have to go through this alone. <3

34 | Left by xRebeccax | May. 1, 2010 at 10:33pm

Wow, congratz you guys =] We need more people like Jamie who just help friends when they're really in need. I love TWLOHA so much and I try to tell ppl about them every chance I get. Infact, I actually wore one of my TWLOHA shirts today =]] Keep up the great work, guys!!!

35 | Left by Melissa | May. 5, 2010 at 11:21am

i like the speach an i

36 | Left by alyssa | May. 6, 2010 at 9:59pm

CONGRATS TWLOHA!!!!! Im glad you got noticed for all the help you give. Im proud to say you are helping me.Im glad to say im a member in this movement to help. Keep up the good work and we;ll keep spreading the life on our mother,earth.

37 | Left by Emobites | May. 20, 2010 at 11:43am

TO mitchel I know what is like to loose a friend.one of my beast freinds hung him-self in my back yard in 2008 on july 3rd. His birth day i fel it is my fault but everyone says it isnt ever since its been hard for me to be the same again. If youever need anyone to talk to write to me at emobites@gmail.com

38 | Left by Emobites | May. 20, 2010 at 11:51am

when does the ad come out?

39 | Left by casey | May. 20, 2010 at 2:05pm

when does the add come out, may have to buy a copy or to, remember, our voices are being heard and lets hope it will spread throughout the globe

40 | Left by madison | May. 21, 2010 at 9:55am

I just saw the ad and it looks great!

41 | Left by Brian | May. 28, 2010 at 3:02am