David Spade Donates $100,000 to National Alliance on Mental Illness Following Kate Spade's Death

David Spade is using his platform to raise awareness for an important cause.

The 53-year-old actor and comedian donated $100,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), People reported on Thursday (June 13).

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The donation comes after his sister-in-law Kate Spade‘s tragic death due to suicide.

“More people suffer from mental health issues than we may realize but no one should ever feel ashamed to reach out for support,” David said in a statement.

For information on how to donate to the cause, visit Nami.org.