Raising Awareness On Suicide Prevention

by Phil McIlrath, KDLT News
June 22, 2012 7:57 AM

Friday morning on KDLT News Today we talked about a very serious issue, Saturday morning the Sioux Falls helpline is joining together with the community to hold their first ever suicide prevention walk and fun run.

Alissa Loen from the helpline, and Carl Thompson who is the honorary chair joined us this morning to tell us more and share their story for others.

Step Forward To Prevent Suicide
Saturday, June 23.
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Location: Falls Park
No Fee, but donations are encouraged to help fund the services at Helpline.

For more information just call 2-1-1 or visit www.helpinecenter.org

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