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==[[Always Keep Fighting]]==
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Jared's first campaign sold the most shirts represent ever sold and reportedly raised $250,000 for TWLOHA [http://macalelu.tumblr.com/post/134273716952/chadmmurrayspain-spnfan1968-jared-raised-a source]. Jared has also spoken openly about his own mental health issues, and inspired many fans to speak of their own struggles and to support each other.
On 15th May, 2015 Jared has announced that he was heading home from Europe and wouldn't be attending [[Jus In Bello Italy 2015]], and asked for support from the fandom. [https://twitter.com/jarpad/status/599381538795614208], [https://twitter.com/jarpad/status/599381247677362176]. Many of Jared's colleagues and friends, as well as fans, posted messages of support. You can read some of them here [https://storify.com/sb10110/we-got-your-back-boy-alwayskeepfighting source]. At the Convention Jensen reported that Jared was physically and emotionally exhausted, and was now home with his family. Jared would later write about this period in his life in the book [[Family Don't End with Blood]], and talk about the suicidal depression he experienced.
Fans left messages of support for Jared on his Facebook page or twitter. Fans also started projects to collect messages of support:
* [http://www.groupcard.com/c/hCCowdF-VAf An e-card]
* [http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sm81eg A collection of messages]
* [http://alwayskeepfighting.tk/ A blog where you can leave stories of how Jared has helped you in your own struggle]
* [http://www.winchesterbros.com/site/index.php/site-updates/10772-the-spnfamily-always-keeps-fighting Online photo album of people doing things that make them feel better when they are down]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x0ZnWL1Ix8 You can watch a collection of fan videos supporting Jared here]
[http://au.eonline.com/news/657472/jared-padalecki-cancels-public-appearance-due-to-personal-issue-i-need-all-the-love-i-can-get-right-now Jared's management released this statement from him]:
::"Jared wanted everyone to know he loves meeting his fans around the world and was very upset at having to cancel his trips to Rome and Australia. Jared has pushed himself to his limits and is suffering from exhaustion. His SPN family is so important to him, and he asks that they Always Keep Fighting. At this time he needs to be home with his family. He's doing better already and is excited about shooting Supernatural season 11 this July. For now he's taking a break, but is so appreciative of his fans, and sees and feels their love and support."
On 18th May, Jared tweeted "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul, for your love and support. It's going to good use. All of my love and #AlwaysKeepFighting."
Jensen talked about Jared at [[All Hell Breaks Loose 5 Sydney/Melbourne 2015]]. [http://sammyhale.tumblr.com/post/119800247727/out-in-the-open-speaking-of-continuing-to Listen to it here].
In November 2015, Jensen and Jared established [[The Pack Fund]] to distribute the funds that they raised.
