A Night Built to Break the Silence
The Planting Seeds of Hope event returns on February 24 with a mission that hits home for Louisiana families, student-athletes, and veterans. Hosted in partnership with Rain Will Bring Flowers, LSU Athletics, the L Club, and the Joe Burrow Foundation, the evening will center on open conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
Doors open at 5 PM, giving attendees access to 50+ mental health resources supporting teens, athletes, first responders, active military, and families.
Why This Event Matters
Rain Will Bring Flowers began after the loss of 15-year-old Owen Taber in 2023. His father, Jordan, now uses Owen’s story to show how silent and widespread these struggles can be—even among kids who excel in sports, have supportive families, and appear to be thriving.
Louisiana data adds urgency: suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents and NCAA athletes.
The goal is simple but powerful: normalize conversations about mental health and help families start talking on the ride home, at the dinner table, or anywhere those first words feel hard to say
A Program Designed to Reach Every Audience
The lineup includes powerful voices:
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Ryan Clark, host of The Pivot
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs
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Sgt. Rick Yarosh, Army combat veteran and keynote speaker
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John Foster, American Idol finalist performing the national anthem and acoustic selections
The panel leans into real, unscripted dialogue—similar to the candid style of The Pivot—aimed at meeting attendees where they are.
What to Expect on February 24
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5 PM: Doors open
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6 PM: Program begins
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7:30 PM: Event ends
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2,000 free t-shirts for early attendees
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2,500 meals provided by Raising Cane’s and Jason’s Deli
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Free admission — no registration needed
Learn more at rainwillbringflowers.org.