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Walk to fight for prevention of suicides

To the editor:

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in this country. It touches millions of lives — people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, but the research is clear: suicide is preventable, and the more people who stand up for suicide prevention and mental health, the more lives we can save.

If you’ve lost someone to suicide, or you or someone you know suffers from a mental health condition like depression, or anxiety, please join us for the Marshall Out of The Darkness Campus Walk. We will walk to fight suicide on Saturday, April 21, starting at 8 a.m. at the Marshall High School. The event will start out with registration, information regarding suicide prevention, and local options for mental health services. Luke Nelson will be speaking, and his book will be available for you to purchase. We will end the morning with the walk, and refreshments at the end of the walk. 

Funds raised support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its bold goal to reduce the annual suicide rate in the United States 20 percent by 2025 through research, education, advocacy, and support. If you would like to donate to the walk please go to www.campuswalks.org, and search for Marshall High School Campus Walk. A portion of all the money raised stays in our local area.

These walks are truly uplifting experiences, and they grow every year.  Hope to see you there. 

Sandy Isaackson

Marsha

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