Luke Sandoe

I've hesitated to post anything related to Luke's passing for two reasons:

1. I did not know him personally, although we spoke online and he was incredibly kind and supportive of me.
2. It's the Internet and you've probably already heard about his death.

However, learning that Luke actually took his own life has changed my mind.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ben Chow (@squatlikechow) on May 7, 2020 at 4:16pm PDT

Without getting too personal or political, please know that if you have thoughts of self-harm, please, please seek help — especially now, when the widespread quarantines have probably hurt your access to a support system or even social interaction altogther. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, please speak with a mental health professional as soon as you possibly can. There is only so much help you can get online or from friends and even family.

Elitefts Stories of Suicide and Depression

• 
  
  Don't Let the Things You Love Destroy You
• 
  
  The Monsters on My Shoulder
• 
  
  It's Time to Stop Calling Suicide Selfish
• 
  
  Depression Answers for Athletes
• 
  
  The Price of the Platform

Please Help

If you have the means to do so, please consider making a donation to Luke's family by following the link in the Instagram account below. Thanks to Fouad Abiad for organizing this effort.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Fouad 'Hoss' Abiad (@fouadabiad) on May 7, 2020 at 1:45pm PDT