TRI-CITIES, WA - Community members are encouraged to register and participate in the Take Strides Tri-Cities virtual suicide prevention awareness walk. Starting tomorrow, October 29 through Sunday, November 1, people can share pictures of themselves walking or running around their neighborhood, on a treadmill, or wherever else they choose with the goal of raising awareness and remembering those we’ve lost to suicide. Participants are encouraged to register for free at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/TakeStridesTriCities.
Participants can use the hashtag #TakingStridesTC on social media to share pictures of their walk, and each day will have a different theme for which participants can dress. To kick-off the event, free goodie bags are available for pick-up TODAY, October 28 from 4:00-7:00 PM at 8697 West Gage Blvd. in Kennewick.
This event is held in partnership by Richland High School, Hanford High School, and the Tri-Cities Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition (YSPC), a prevention education program focused on reducing suicidal behaviors among the youth of Washington state. Register now at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/TakeStridesTriCities. For more information on the event, contact event organizer, Chandra Markel, at a.Markel@rsd.edu">Chandra.Markel@rsd.edu.
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