Start Date: 9/19/2025 11:00 AM CDT
End Date: 9/19/2025 1:30 PM CDT
Venue Name: JCCC - General Education Building - Craig Auditorium
Location:
12345 College Blvd.
General Education Building
Overland Park, KS United States 66210
Organization Name:
SMACNA-KC
Contact:
Join us for a powerful presentation with KC Royals broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre as he shares his personal journey through depression, recovery, and hope. Based on his memoir The Shame of Me, Ryan’s story sheds light on the often-hidden struggles of mental illness, particularly among high-achieving professionals. Offered in recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, this event is a rare opportunity to hear an honest message about breaking the silence around mental health. Boxed lunches will be provided. Register now to be part of this important conversation.
This program is brought to you in partnership with MCA-KC.
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Major League Baseball broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre seemed to have it all an Emmy Award-winning career with the Kansas City Royals, a successful past as a Division I athlete, and deep roots in the Kansas City community. But behind the microphone and accolades, Ryan was fighting a devastating internal battle that nearly took his life.
In this candid and heartfelt presentation, Ryan shares the deeply personal journey behind his memoir, The Shame of Me: One Man's Journey to Depression and Back. Through moments of despair, healing, and hope, he sheds light on the realities of living with major depressive disorder especially as a high-achieving man in the public eye. His story is one of pain and resilience, and above all, a commitment to break the silence around mental illness.
Offered in recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, this event is a unique opportunity to hear Ryan's powerful message of awareness and recovery. His vulnerability opens the door for vital conversations around mental health particularly for those who may be suffering in silence.
Why Attend:
- Learn how depression can affect anyone regardless of success, status, or visibility
- Hear firsthand how Ryan sought help, recovered, and found new balance in life
- Gain insights on supporting mental wellness in ourselves and others
This is more than a talk, it's a life-affirming message of hope and courage.
Speaker
Ryan Lefebvre is in his 27th season as a Royals broadcaster and has spent more than three decades in Major League Baseball broadcasting. A former collegiate All-Big Ten outfielder and professional draft pick, Ryan has also earned multiple Mid-America Emmy Awards and is the founder of Gloves for Kids, supporting youth programs in Kansas and Missouri. Recognized for his leadership and community impact, Ryan brings not just a story of survival, but of purpose.
Boxed lunches will be provided.
