About 2026 Step Forward to Prevent Suicide
This year's Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00am at Fawick Park in Sioux Falls. After we hear a story of hope and healing from guest speakers Dodi and Brian Young, 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 people to put together a team 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, that's great as well! Funds raised through the walk will benefit the Helpline Center's suicide awareness and prevention programs and services.
For those interested in joining the planning committee, volunteering at the event, or asking general questions, please email donate@helplinecenter.org or call 605-274-1420.
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Why Participate?
Join the Helpline Center in raising awareness and prevention of suicide throughout South Dakota. 100% of all proceeds go to the Suicide and Crisis program at the Helpline Center.
For over 30 years, the Helpline Center has been South Dakota's leader for suicide prevention and aftercare services. By stepping forward, your participation will help support the Helpline Center's suicide prevention trainings and grief support services for survivors.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, the Helpline Center's trained staff is available through our suicide and crisis lifeline at 988 all day, every day.
Remembrance Ceremony
During the Step Forward to Prevent Suicide event on June 6, a beloved tradition is a remembrance ceremony where we will read the names of loved ones lost by suicide.