Warriors Walking for Hope Color Walk To Raise Awareness of Mental Health Importance

DANVILLE, Ind. — A color walk in Danville later this month will raise awareness of the importance of mental health.

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The second annual Warriors Walking for Hope Color Walk will take place on Sept. 21 at Ellis Park, located at 600 E Main St. in Danville. Registration for the event begins at 12:30 p.m. and the walk is scheduled from 2-3 p.m.

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According to a news release, this “vibrant, non-competitive community event” will give attendees the chance to “join the fight against suicide and help raise mental health awareness in Hendricks County.”

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The event will include:

• Live performance by Levi Riggs
• Color Walk
• Launch of the new Hope Suicide Prevention mobile application available for all Hendricks County residents.
• Dedication of a new Memorial Tree

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“It’s a day of connection, awareness and support for those impacted by mental health struggles,” the release said.

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Funds raised during the event will fund Hope Squads in the Danville Community School Corporation. These groups are peer-to-peer support programs that are proven to reduce suicide through early intervention and peer support.

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For more information about the national Hope Squad initiative, click here.

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Originally published at https://fox59.com/indiana-news/warriors-walking-for-hope-color-walk-to-raise-awareness-of-mental-health-importance/