The second annual Swim for Suicide, hosted by the Save Toby Project, returns on Sunday, August 30, continuing a mission born from love, loss, and the belief that better mental health care is possible. More than a memorial, it’s a movement to change the future of mental health care, while honoring the life of Tobyn (Toby) Tyler Pulice.

 

Founded by Flower Streets resident and Corona del Mar High School alumnus Tanner Pulice, the Save Toby Project was established in memory of his brother, Toby, who died by suicide in 2018 after a long and arduous battle with mental illness.

 

"Toby's story reminds us of the urgent need for more effective mental health treatments," Tanner shares. "Despite his courage and determination to find help, traditional methods failed him. Our mission is to help change the way mental health is treated in the United States, and that’s why we’re committed to supporting precision psychiatry —an innovative approach that personalizes treatment to each individual's unique biology and mental health profile."

 

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Save Toby Project directs 100% of funds raised through the swim to Dr. Leanne Williams and the Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health and Wellness. Those contributions support groundbreaking research aimed at accelerating the adoption of precision psychiatry.

 

Last summer's inaugural Swim for Suicide welcomed 100 swimmers to Big Corona Beach for a one-mile ocean swim, raising over $30,000 for psychiatric research. This year's event hopes to build on that momentum, bringing the community together once again to honor Toby's legacy while helping transform the future of mental health care.

 

Whether you choose to swim, cheer from the shoreline, or simply come out to support the cause, everyone is welcome. The event will also feature members of the Stanford Men's Water Polo team alongside athletes from the Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor water polo teams, with event merchandise available for purchase throughout the day.

 

To learn more or get involved, visit savetobyproject.com.