BATON ROUGE - The annual event focused on mental health awareness and the ability to navigate those conversations with people in need took place Tuesday evening in the Maravich Center.

The Planting Seeds of Hope speaking panel started the program at 6:00 p.m. with a group of former athletes, entertainers and military members who will share their stories of struggle and perseverance with a focus aimed at young people who may be in need of outreach and support.

The event featured LSU football players Ryan Clark and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who guided a panel that will feature key speaker Ryan Yarosh, a former US Army serviceman who shared his story of struggle and accomplishment in the face of a devastating explosion that seriously injured him.

Former American Idol star John Foster also performed at the event. More information is available on their website.