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Community vigil 'Shine the Light' planned Oct. 11 to support survivors and safer schools
Summary
David Ellis invited the public to a community vigil, 'Shine the Light,' on Oct. 11 at David Street Station to honor victims and support safer schools; proceeds were to benefit Victims First, organizers said.
David Ellis invited Casper residents to a community vigil called "Shine the Light" on Saturday, Oct. 11 at David Street Station. He said the event is intended to honor lives lost, support survivors, raise funds for Victims First and promote community solidarity for safer schools.
Why it matters: The event is a local community response to school violence; organizers said all proceeds will benefit Victims First, a nonprofit supporting survivors of mass casualty crimes.
Event details and purpose
Ellis said the vigil will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include reflections, community voices, live music and a fundraising auction of donated items. He said 100% of proceeds will go to Victims First to provide direct support to surviving victims and families. The organizer framed the event as an opportunity to show compassion, lift survivors and encourage conversation about making schools safer.
Council response
Councilors thanked Ellis and indicated interest in attending; the mayor and council members were listed as expected speakers. No city funding or formal sponsorship was discussed at the meeting.
Ending: The vigil is scheduled for Oct. 11 at David Street Station at 5:30 p.m.; organizers invited students, parents, teachers and neighbors to attend.
