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7th Annual Breaking the Silence Walk for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness is Sunday Sept. 29, 2019
The local area nonprofit organization Speak Out Against Suicide will be holding its annual Breaking the Silence Walk at 1 PM on Sunday Sept. 29th in Camanche, Iowa. The event takes place at the Imperial Lanes Bowling Alley located at 1823 S. Washington Blvd., Camanche, IA. Doors open at 11 AM, and attendees can choose to partake in the silent auction, raffle ticket drawing and learn about area agencies and programs that are working to treat mental illness and prevent suicide. Immediately before the walk, a balloon release will occur (using biodegradable balloons and ribbons) in memory of loved ones lost to suicide while special guest artist Random Tanner will perform his newest release “Over the Edge.” Participants will walk to the Camanche High School track, around it, and then back to the bowling alley- approximately a 1.5 mile trek. Around the track, participants will see signs placed in memory of loved ones lost to suicide. Bridgeview CMHC has been the grateful recipient of donated funds, $78,500 total, from Speak Out Against Suicide and its fundraisers over the past seven years. Bridgeview uses these funds to pay to operate its suicide and mental health screening program in the Clinton County school districts’ middle and/or high schools. This community/agency partnership is saving lives and improving the quality of young people’s lives! Registration for this walk is online at GetMeRegistered.com. Cost is $15 for people 11 yrs. old and up and includes a short sleeved t-shirt. Cost is $20 if a person wants a long sleeved...
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