Knox Co. Annual Suicide Prevention Walk to be held this weekend

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) —  Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute for Mental Health, claiming over 45,000 people in 2020.

Knox County’s Annual Suicide Prevention Walk is on Saturday Saturday September 21st, at Vincennes University`s Outdoor Track Check in for the walk begins at 8:30 am and the Opening Ceremony starts at 9:00 am with the walk immediately following. Individuals can choose the length of their walk between 0.5, 1, 2, 3 or 5 miles. There will also be a guest speaker and several other activities.

Public Relations Manager Cher Wehrman said this event brings people together to make an impact on reducing suicide.

“I think sometimes we think we’re the only one that may be going through a concern or an issue, but when we really dig down we see that there is almost zero people that have not been effected by a mental health care need themselves or a close family member or friend. So, we are all going through this together,” she said.

Community resource agencies will be in attendance to provide information on programs and services available to help those in need. To register for the Walk and or purchase a shirt in support of this cause, you can visit their website .

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