Micah Parsons Appears Wearing a “988” Cap, Sending a Life-Affirming Message in Support of World Suicide Prevention Day
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This morning at the Green Bay Packers practice facility, Micah Parsons appeared in a green jacket with gold trim and a baseball cap embroidered with “988,” edged in teal and purple. No stage, no loud slogans—just three simple digits carrying a clear message: you are not alone.
“Today I don’t want to talk about any achievements. A human life cannot wait,” Parsons said quietly on the sideline. “If everything feels too heavy, call or text 988. If you know someone who’s gone silent, go sit beside them. Sometimes, presence is what saves a life.”
The number 988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States, available 24/7 by call, text, or chat, free and confidential. The teal and purple on the cap are the awareness colors for suicide prevention campaigns, especially meaningful on World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10).
The small moment at practice quickly resonated: a group of visiting students whispered, “I’ll remember those three numbers,” a few shops around the facility posted QR codes linking directly to 988, and on social media the tags #YouAreNotAlone and #988Lifeline spread with a message that puts people before everything else.
Fans can lend support with very small steps: save 988 in your contacts, send a check-in message to the friend you’re thinking about, or share a short line—“Help is here — 988 (24/7).” Small, timely actions are sometimes the lifeline that keeps a life tethered.
If you or someone in the U.S. needs support, call/text/chat 988 (24/7, free, confidential). Outside the U.S., please find a local crisis hotline. If you’re in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
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