Western Nevada College
04/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2024 12:18
Community Invited to Participate in Walk of Hope on May 1
Western Nevada College News
Community Invited to Participate in Walk of Hope on May 1
Apr 19, 2024
A new route is planned for the Walk of Hope, which is an event focused on suicide awareness presented by WNC's Veterans Resource Center and the Wildcat Veterans Club.
Western Nevada College's Veterans Resource Center and Wildcat Veterans Club invite the community to participate in a Walk for Hope on Wednesday, May 1, at 9 a.m.
It's an opportunity to bring awareness to the national and local issue of suicide and identify local resources and learning opportunities for prevention. Veterans and military personnel experience death by suicide at a rate that is about 1.5 times higher than civilian populations.
Attendees will meet in Carson Nugget Hall, which is located on the second floor of the Aspen Building on the Carson City campus and the Nevada National Guard Color Guard will be providing the Flag ceremony to kick off our event. The Nevada Army National Guard chaplain's assistant will also be providing the invocation. President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe, WNC students and community members will also provide a message of hope and information on available resources for those in crisis.
After the presentations, the 1-mile walk will commence from Carson Nugget Hall to the trail behind the campus. This event will take place rain or shine and guests should wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
For more information, call Deb Conrad at 775-445-3302.