The 15th Annual Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk took place Saturday, June 6, 2026. This meaningful community event brings together hundreds of people to honor loved ones, share hope, and stand united in suicide prevention. More than 800 individuals took part in making the day incredibly powerful and inspiring.

We’re humbled to share that we have raised $56,745 through this year’s event so far. These funds will directly support the Helpline Center’s suicide prevention trainings, which equip individuals and communities with the tools to recognize warning signs and intervene early. In addition, the money raised will help fund grief support services for survivors who are navigating the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one to suicide.

We want to share a genuine thank you to our keynote speakers, Brian and Dodi Young, for sharing your story of Isaiah's life. Your words and gift of music left a lasting impression on hundreds of people that morning that they won't soon forget.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the generous donors who gave from across the entire country. Your support came from near and far, showing just how widespread and united the community is when it comes to addressing the issue of suicide prevention.

Thanks to all of you, we are able to continue offering hope and support everyday to suicide loss survivors.

Ways to get involved:

• Register to walk or create a team
• Join the planning committee (meets monthly Jan-June)
• Volunteer on event day
• Make a donation or encourage others to support

For more information click here. Together, we can step forward—remembering those we’ve lost, supporting those who grieve, and building a safer, more compassionate community.