Emily's Walk for Hope to bring awareness to suicide prevention

Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 2:15pm
Event Date: 
September 10, 2017 - 10:00am

In an average year, the United States will lose 44,000 people to suicide.

It is an unbearable and eye opening statistic, and the Suicide Prevention Network is trying to change that number by offering education and awareness in Douglas and El Dorado Counties, and surrounding communities.

Three years ago, the community lost a young and vibrant woman to suicide, Emily Ann Alessi. Emily was born in raised in South Lake Tahoe. She was so vivacious, funny and full of happiness. Emily left us way too early, and her family's lives will never be the same. Her family is taking a stand towards the prevention of suicide as advocates, using their voices to share Emily’s story and bring awareness to the epidemic that is so preventable.

There will be an inaugural suicide awareness walk, Emily's Walk for Hope, in South Lake Tahoe on September 10, 2017 at Lakeview Commons at 10:00 a.m. This day also happens to be World Suicide Prevention Day.

Emily’s Walk for Hope will be surrounded by Emily’s family, fellow friends, advocates, survivors and resources. The whole community is encouraged to be a part of the walk for hope, whether it is because you knew Emily, you have a journey you are walking through or you feel the need to be a part of this great cause.

REGISTRATION:
Register online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=48866
Cost of registration is $20 which includes a t-shirt and BBQ ticket.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services is another hub for a registration opportunity. If you choose, head into their office (1021 Fremont Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150) during office hours and the ladies at the front desk will give you a registration form to fill out.

EVENT DETAILS:
Lakeview Commons
1004 Lakeview Ave. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
9:00 a.m. - Early Registration
10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
12:00 p.m. - BBQ

CONTRIBUTIONS:
You can help support Emily’s Walk by donating – make checks payable to
Suicide Prevention Network
1625 HWY 88, Suite 203
Minden, NV 89423

MEMORY SIGNS:
You may memory sign for $10.00 in honor of your loved one, along with a short message. The memory sign will be in the shape of a butterfly, and will be displayed on the grass at Lakeview Commons along Highway 50 so that drivers can see the signs.

QUESTIONS:
Alisa Merino
Program Coordinator
775-783-1510
alisa@spnawareness.org