We’re Not Just Another Event.
We’re a Force for Change.
Colorado is known for its healthy, active lifestyle.
Yet it has the 8th-highest suicide rate in the nation.
We’re on a mission to reverse that trend, and that’s where you come in. As a patron, exhibitor, partner, or sponsor, you’re not just supporting our cause. You’re becoming part of a movement that prioritizes social impact and will save lives.
The Numbers Behind Our Mission
El Paso County carries a heavy share of this burden.
El Paso County accounted for 14.5% of Colorado’s suicide deaths in 2024, nearly 1 in 7 lives lost statewide. This is our home. This is why the Expo exists.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (opens in a new tab).
*Rate is age-adjusted. Population and suicide statistics reflect different reporting years.
How We Are Making A Difference
The Colorado Springs Health & Fitness Expo was created with one purpose—to save lives. Centered on raising awareness for mental health resources, the event donates 100% of all ticket proceeds to the Suicide Prevention Partnership (SPP), fueling hope and critical support for our community.
Our collaboration with Vitalant Blood Services extends all summer long, inviting the community to give the gift of life. From June through August, anyone who donates at a Vitalant center or mobile drive receives free admission, turning each donation into hope for countless lives in need.
As a gesture of gratitude to our upper-level sponsors for the 2027 event, we pledge to donate a booth to a non-profit organization. This not only highlights our sponsors’ commitment to community support but also provides a meaningful platform for local organizations to share resources and directly connect with those they serve.
We are committed to sustaining these initiatives to inspire tangible, enduring change in our Colorado Springs and surrounding communities.
The passion behind the mission.
“This mission is personal.
As an Air Force spouse for 22 years, I’ve watched family members survive suicide attempts. I’ve seen the toll PTSD takes on the people I love, and I’ve lost close military friends to suicide. I know the helplessness. I know the grief.
That’s why I built this Expo: to bring every resource in our community into one room, so no one in Colorado Springs has to wonder where to turn or feel like they’re facing it alone.
Through education, empowerment and collective action, we can lift up this community and build a brighter, healthier future for all. One connection, one conversation, one life at a time.”
Sandi Griffin, Founder