Hope Is Just a Step Away — Register to Walk or Give Today!

Every life lost to suicide is one too many. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, and a story that ended too soon. The Step Forward to Prevent Suicide walk is more than a community event—it’s a movement of compassion, awareness, and action. When we come together, we break the silence that keeps people suffering in the dark. 

At 9:00am on Saturday, June 7, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker Stefanie Kummer who lost her son, Alex, to suicide at the age of 16. After we hear her personal story, names of those lost to suicide will be read aloud during the Remembrance Ceremony. Then the event will conclude with a 1.5 mile walk from Fawick Park to Cliff Ave and back.

We encourage the public to put together a team for the walk or register as an individual as we continue to step forward to prevent suicide and support those bereaved by loss. If you're not able to attend the event but wish to donate or purchase a t-shirt online, every bit of support is welcomed. For those raising over $250, they will receive a Step Forward beach towel to remember the event by. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Helpline Center’s suicide prevention and awareness programs.

The Helpline Center and the Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Committee are pleased to welcome Mitchell Olson from Keloland Living as this year’s guest emcee. If you would like to join the planning committee, volunteer at the event or have any questions in general,  please email donate@helplinecenter.org or call 605-274-1420.

Every step taken on June 7 is a step toward healing. Not just for those who’ve lost someone, but for those still fighting. One past participant said, "When I came to the walk, I was in a dark place. Seeing people rally around this cause reminded me that I mattered too." That’s the impact your support makes—offering hope where it's desperately needed.

Make June 7 a day of action, remembrance, and hope.  Join us at the Step Forward to Prevent Suicide this year.

If you or a family member are in crisis, please reach out to the Helpline Center by calling 988.