Fundraiser hopes to raise awareness of suicide, promote prevention in Acadiana In memory of Lafayette Parish deputy Clyde Kerr The Family Tree / Social Entertainment and last updated 2021-03-02 10:10:04-05 A two-week long fundraiser in Acadiana is hoping to raise awareness on suicide and the mental health crisis in local communities. Social Entertainment and Lafayette Roofing & General Contractors have partnered with The Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services to launch the "Finding Hope Fundraiser" on Tuesday, March 2. Organizers say the fundraiser aims to help start the conversation in the community that suicide can be prevented. In Louisiana, on average, a person dies every 12 hours by suicide.