From staff reports
The Clarion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention will hold its third annual suicide awareness walk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Clarion Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Clarion. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The walk coincides with National Suicide Prevention Week.
The walk will extend from the park, up Main Street, to the college and back down Main Street to end back at the park. A vigil will follow to remember all of those who are affected by suicide. Snacks and water will be provided.
Registration for all ages is $20 and all registered walkers will receive a T-shirt. Pre-register is available online by visiting www.clarionsuicideawareness.com. All are welcome to walk at no charge, although they will not receive a T-shirt.
This year’s major sponsors include Service Access and Management, Center for Community Resources, Clarion Psychiatric Center, Community Care Behavioral Health, American Headquarters and Engraving and American Legion Post 66.
The main goal of the walk is to promote suicide awareness and prevention in Clarion County. The walk is also designed to promote awareness and provide prevention strategies to the residents in Clarion County.
For more information about the walk, call (814) 724-0960 or email susan.labruzzo@uhsinc.com.