The Here for Life Walk began in 2006 as a way for the individuals to come together to walk with friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to support each other and in memory of those who have died by suicide.  Please join us for our 17^th annual Here for Life Walk.  The funds raised will support vital Suicide Prevention Services in the Illinois Fox River Valley.

 

The 3 mile walk at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, IL starts with a brief moment of silence for those that have died by suicide.

 

When you gather sponsor pledges and walk with us you:

 

• Honor the life of someone who died by suicide.
• Show your support to survivors of suicide.
• Forward the cause of suicide prevention.
• Learn what you can do to prevent suicide.

 

For more information about suicide prevention please follow this link.      Suicide Prevention Services of America

 

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DETAILS:

 

Date September 9, 2023

 

8:00 a.m. Registration Opens

 

9:00 a.m. Walk Begins

 

There will be light refreshments available, music and more…

 

FUNDRAISING:

 

Fundraisers who raise $100 or more will receive the 2023 Here for Life T-Shirt

 

​ GUARANTEED T-SHIRT REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AUGUST 15, 2023.   

 

Anyone registering after this point will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.   

 

Donations raised of $100 or more, by the cutoff date of August 15, 2023 qualifies the walker for a t-shirt in the size specified.  Any walkers who register after the cutoff date or do not raise the minimum donation of $100 by the cutoff date will not receive a t-shirt.

 

MEMORY MARKERS:

 

Memory Markers will be available for purchase.  Memory Markers are a tribute to your loved ones.  Each Memory Marker will honor your loved one by including their picture, date of birth and date of passing.  Each one will have its own stand and line the walk route. This is a great way to memorialize a loved one and make a donation to Suicide Prevention Services of America. Memory Markers must be purchased in advance by going to our website at: https://www.spsamerica.org/walk 

 

PINWHEELS:

 

Memorial Pinwheels will be for sale for $5.00 per pinwheel. 

 

SPONSORS: 

 

Suicide Prevention Services provides companies with the opportunity to engage in the Here for Life Annual walk by becoming a named sponsor.  Please consider becoming a corporate sponsor.

 

GOLD Here for Life! Walk Sponsor $2,000

 

Gold sponsors will have their name included on the back of all t-shirts given to the walkers. Mentions in regular announcements by the event DJ and a listing on our event website as well as a dedicated post on social media.

 

SILVER Here for Life! Walk Sponsor $1,500

 

Silver sponsors will receive regular mentions by the event DJ and will be listed on our event website and a dedicated social media post. 

 

Bronze Here for Life! Walk Sponsor $1,000

 

Bronze sponsors will be listed on our event website, and a dedicated social media post. 

 

 

Please contact Suicide Prevention Services for more information on corporate sponsorships at [email protected]