Join The 17th Annual Lifesavers Walk: Support Suicide Prevention

Join us in honoring Suicide Prevention Month as we reflect on the emotional toll of losing a loved one to suicide. The 17th Annual Lifesavers Walk, hosted by Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition, is coming up. The community is invited for a day of remembering, fun, and fellowship.

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

Sometimes when someone is in need, all they want to do is to talk. And, to have someone listen. And, it's essential to have somebody available 24/7 when the time arises. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline does exactly that. They're a free and confidential source of comfort. Help is always available and you are never alone. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org if you need someone to speak with anytime day or night.

SUICIDE IN AMERICA

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US. In 2022, 49,476 Americans died by suicide with an estimated 1.60 Million suicide attempts. On average, that's 135 suicide deaths per day and one death every 11 minutes. These numbers are staggering and why mental health awareness is so important.

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17TH ANNUAL OWENSBORO LIFESAVERS WALK

Bring your family and friends out for an inspirational day of fun on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Moreland Park in Owensboro. Mental health advocates and crisis resources will be on-site from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM to show us how to protect our mental health, prevent suicide, and change lives. Volunteers with the Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition will have information on FREE QPR training, Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, event t-shirts, and more. WBKR will be on-site broadcasting. The event will open with a heartwarming butterfly release.

A fun Zumba class will be set up to stretch before the walk. Children will have the chance to meet some local heroes too. Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMTs will be on hand. It's a perfect way to honor some local heroes who protect us and keep us safe.

Multiple food trucks will also be parked serving delicious food throughout the event! There will be live music too. This is such a fun and beautiful way to bring the community together!

WALK LOCATION

1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301

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Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition Mission

"The Coalition began as a task force formed in 2004 and has grown to include many community members. We are your neighbors and we are all interested in reducing the negative impact that suicide has on our community. Our primary focus is prevention, but we started as a group dedicated to providing help and support for those “survivors” who have lost a loved one to suicide.