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Veterans groups hold ruck march and 32-mile run to raise suicide awareness; city offers park sites
Summary
Veterans groups described upcoming ruck march July 4, a planned Sept. 11 5K fundraiser, and reported success of a 32-mile "Hope and Honor" run to raise veteran suicide awareness; the committee discussed locations, safety, and ongoing peer-support meetings.
Local veterans and peer-support groups outlined a series of public events to raise awareness of veteran suicide and to build community support, including a ruck march July 4, a planned Sept. 11 5K fundraiser, and a recently completed 32-mile Hope and Honor run.
A peer-service coordinator, Randy, described the June long-distance run as both a personal challenge and a public awareness effort. “It does bring the conversation to the table. It is okay to ask for help,” Randy said, and explained a chain he wore during…
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