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Kevin Hines

Self-Help Author

Kevin Hines was born in San Francisco, California, United States on August 30th, 1981 and is the Self-Help Author. At the age of 42, Kevin Hines biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
August 30, 1981
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, United States
Age
42 years old
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
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Kevin Hines Life

John Kevin Hines, commonly known as Kevin Hines, is a suicide survivor and suicide prevention speaker, who gained nationwide fame for surviving an attempt at taking his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

His story gained much coverage and he has since become an activist promoting suicide prevention. Hines has been featured on CNN, HuffPost, ABC News, Larry King Now, and The Today Show.

He has appeared at over 2,000 college and university campuses worldwide, and over 3,000 high schools sharing his story, "Triumph Over Adversity, The Kevin Hines Story." He co-founded the Kevin and Margaret Hines Foundation (KMHF) a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia.

The organization provides funding and education for suicide prevention in the United States and around the world.

Early life

When Hines was nine months old, he was adopted by Pat and Debbie Hines in the San Francisco area. At the age of ten, he was put on Tegretol to help control his epileptic seizures. After being taken off the drug at the age of 16, he began experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder. Hines was also upset by the suicide of his drama teacher. In September 2000, he wrote a suicide note.

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Kevin Hines Awards

Awards and nominations

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lifesaver of the Year Award
  • Mental Health America: The Clifford Whittingham Beers Award
  • Young Minds Advocacy: Mental Health Champion
  • NoStigmas: Hero Award
  • National Council Community Behavioral Healthcare: Lifetime Achievement Award
  • San Francisco Police Department: Commendation Award

San Francisco's stainless-steel nets on both directions of the 1.7-mile Golden Gate Bridge to prevent suicides due to a man who regretted jumping after nearly 2,000 people had jumped to their deaths

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 6, 2024
San Francisco has completed the installation of two stainless steel mesh nets on both sides of the Golden Gate Bridge as part of a movement to discourage suicides from occurring. More than a decade ago, city officials approved the proposal. However, persistent delays delayed the completion of the suicide prevention barriers from being completed until now. Officials revealed on Wednesday that the 20-foot-wide neting had been installed on both ends of the 1.7-mile bridge as a way to discourage jumping. There have been nearly 2,000 deaths since the bridge was constructed in 1937.

I survived leaping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 21, 2023
When the voices in his head told Kevin Hines to 'jump' from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, he was in a state of confusion and hopelessness. On September 25, 2000, the then-19-year-old paced the walkway for almost 40 minutes before he leaped over the four-foot rail and plummeted 25-stories into the frigid waters. The drop lasted just four seconds. Hines fractured his spinal vertebrae and broke an ankle, but he miraculously recovered. He is one of only 36 people to do so.
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