An event to raise awareness on the tragic loss of young lives in America from teen violence, bullying and teen suicide will be held in Murfreesboro on July 25th. Rutherford County resident Kevin Fisher told News Radio WGNS...

The event, called "Children's Lives Matter" will be on the steps of the Rutherford County Courthouse on July 25th at 1:30 in the afternoon.

Suicide among teens is an ongoing concern, since suicide is the third-leading cause of death among persons aged 10-19. In any given year, more teens and young adults die by suicide than from cancer and heart disease, and far more than higher-profile causes of death such as birth defects, HIV infection, and meningitis. According to the 2011 Tennessee Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the Tennessee Department of Education, approximately one in four high school students reported a prolonged period of sadness or hopelessness. 1 in 7 considered suicide, 1 in 9 planned an attempt, and 1 in 16 actually made an attempt.