Smitty's Secret Sauce

09/29/2023

Fresno Pacific University Alumni thank you for sharing our story. We hope many more will start their conversation today

Enduring the unimaginable—loosing two children to su***de—Cynthia Smith (BA ’20) (pictured on left) has fought through the tragedy and now helps promote su***de prevention through her signature BBQ sauce: Smitty’s Secret Sauce. It’s been a difficult journey for Cynthia and her oldest daughter Cameia Richardson (BA ’20) (pictured on right), but both benefited from their time earning bachelor’s degrees in social work at FPU’s North Fresno campus. You will be able to read more of their story in this fall’s issue of Pacific magazine coming out in early November.
As a clinical social worker now, Cynthia made her BBQ sauce as a way to start a conversation and prevent su***de. She prays over each bottle and encourages those who buy a bottle to share the su***de prevention message and start a conversation. It can save a life. Proceeds from each sale of Smitty Secret Sauce are donated to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).
And did you know that September is National Su***de Prevention Month? Nearly 800,000 people die by su***de in world each year which translates to roughly one death every 40 seconds. Su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years, but there is help. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 or text 988 immediately. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Thanks for sharing your story, Cynthia. Way to go! Smitty's Secret Sauce Fresno Pacific University NAMI Fresno

09/01/2023

Nothing worse than losing a friend because they didn’t think they had anyone to talk to, so.....Even in my own struggles, my phone is always on, door is always open and a drink can easily be poured. Doing a real friend check. Support each other. I need eight people posting the message not sharing it, to show you’re always there when someone needs to talk.

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08/31/2023

Hello FB family 👋🏾 it’s been a while since we were here… But it’s that time of year, September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Time to order sauce and start a conversation! We have partnered with local mental health professionals to support our local NAMI. We apologize to all the supporters of Smitty’s Secret Sauce who were asking for sauce… it’s here! We have been blessed to experience major life changes; a new career, engagement, and living in two different cities. So so blessed! So please DM me to place your order while supplies last…we ship anywhere in the US. We are canvassing for a social media savvy person to help us with our social media platform. Again, thank you all for your ongoing support. 🙏🏾