In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, September 10-16, 2017, please join the Allegany County Suicide Prevention Coalition for our 4th Annual World Suicide Prevention Day Walk Event on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the David A. Howe Library beginning at 2:00p.m. Pre-register at www.ardentnetwork.org or by calling Patty Amidon at 585-593-5223, ext.1010.
“The World Suicide Prevention Day walk is an opportunity to learn more about suicide warning signs, prevention training information, and ways you can help,” explained Patty Amidon, Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator. “It is also a chance to walk in memory of those who have died by suicide and to building awareness around local suicide prevention, intervention and postvention efforts.”
Supporters will gather at the David A. Howe Library front lawn with pre-walk music and registration at 2:00p.m., followed by the welcome and announcements at 3:00p.m. At 3:30p.m., participants will walk approximately one mile through Main Street. Upon returning from the walk there will be the ceremonial lighting of the World Suicide Prevention Day Candle. At 4:15p.m., our event will continue with post-walk conversation, support, remembrance and live music by StoneClad. Our event will conclude at 5:00p.m with closing remarks.
“This year we will continue with the Allegany County Suicide Prevention Coalition Take the Pledge Campaign“ continued Amidon. “Pledge sheets can be downloaded at www.ardentnetwork.org. Everyone who raises a minimum of $20.00 will receive a Free Allegany County Suicide Prevention T-Shirt! Monies will be used to support local suicide prevention, intervention and postvention efforts. This event is free and everyone is welcome regardless of participation in the Take the Pledge Campaign.”
The Allegany County Suicide Prevention Coalition is committed to embracing life by being a resource for suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. For more information on these or other events, contact Patty Amidon, Ardent Solutions at 585-593-5223 x1010 or via email at amidonp@ardentnetwork.org.
