Kevin Hines was just 19 years old when he made the worst decision of his life. In September 2000, this young man jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, believing his life was worthless. But God had other plans for Kevin, and his story proves that every life has value and purpose.
Kevin had been struggling with bipolar disorder and hearing voices that told him to die. Instead of seeking help or turning to his family, he let his mental illness control him completely. He wrote a suicide note and took a bus to the famous bridge, ready to end it all.
The moment Kevin let go of that bridge railing, he knew he had made a terrible mistake. During his four-second fall toward the water 220 feet below, he realized he wanted to live. This young man’s instant regret shows that suicide is never the real answer to life’s problems.
Kevin crashed into the San Francisco Bay at 75 miles per hour, breaking his back and ankle. Miraculously, he survived when almost 1,800 other people who jumped from that bridge did not. A sea lion kept him afloat while the Coast Guard rushed to save him.
What happened next proves that Americans can overcome anything with faith and determination. Kevin didn’t let his mistakes define him or become a victim of his circumstances. Instead, he chose to fight back against his mental illness and turn his pain into purpose.
Today, Kevin travels across America sharing his story and saving lives. He and his wife run a crisis text line that has rescued over 500 people from suicide. This is what real heroism looks like – using your own struggles to help others find hope.
Kevin’s story destroys the liberal myth that people are helpless victims of their circumstances. He proves that with faith, family support, and personal responsibility, anyone can overcome even the darkest moments. His foundation works tirelessly to show other Americans that their lives matter.
This brave survivor now speaks at schools and colleges, teaching young people that suicide is never the solution. Kevin Hines jumped off a bridge and lived to become a champion for life itself. His message is clear – every American life has value, and there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
