Emily's Walk for Hope brings awareness to those lost to suicide

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third annual Awareness Walk: Emily's Walk for Hope will take place on Saturday, September 21 at Lake Tahoe Community College. The Suicide Prevention Network invites the community to participate in a walk that focuses on remembering those lost to suicide and to help end the stigma surrounding suicide.

Emily’s Walk for Hope was founded in 2017 by longtime local, Susan Alessi. Susan is the mother of Emily Ann Alessi, born and raised in South Lake Tahoe who died by suicide in 2014.

The walk will begin with an opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. to include inspirational guest speakers, registration and coffee. Following the walk there will be a closing ceremony that will include a butterfly release. Local agencies will also be stationed at the event with outreach information.

There are multiple ways to become involved in Emily’s Walk for Hope - become a sponsor, provide food for the event, volunteer to assist the day of and/or participate in the walk.

Register online at https://emilyswalkforhope.app.rsvpify.com/.

With suicide rates on the rise, it is more important than ever to work together to end the stigma that prevents friends or family members from reaching out for the help they need. For questions about the event, please email lschafer@spnawareness.org or call/text 530-600-6520.