Page 9 - September 2017_Newsletter

H ;PE A recent 10 year span, Sauk, Dane and Columbia
County have lost 751 individuals to suicide. In Wisconsin,
SAUK PRAIRIE
that number rises to 7,111. Up to 25 times as
Your story isn’t over! many make a suicide attempt.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
MEYER OAK GROVE PARK, SAUK CITY

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Join members of the HOPE Sauk Prairie team in September as we take a moment to reflect on those we have lost,
encourage those who may be struggling and raise awareness for the local resources that are available. Our goal
is to prevent suicide. Show your support by taking part in our month long memorial and attend the event on:

Sunday, September 24, 2017 Life is precious and sometimes precarious. Taking a moment
Meyer Oak Grove Park, Sauk City to reach out to someone – a complete stranger, a friend
1:00 – 3:00 pm
or a family member – can change the course of their life.
Music, Remembrance & Guest speakers Resources are available, but sometimes just a kind word,
to share stories of hope and courage or a non-judgmental ear are far more likely to reduce distress.
Join us on September 24th to celebrate those lives who have

been lost, and raise awareness to stop suicide today.

751 individuals locally, gone too soon. Each one of these individuals are part of our community. Some may have
been well linked, other may have had a network of family, friends or work colleagues, and yes, maybe a school
mate. Regardless, communities have a very important role in supporting those who are vulnerable, and those
who have gone too soon.

You can help…

751 individuals translates to 751 pairs of shoes that will be on display in Meyer Oak Grove Park in Sauk City during
the month of September. We need your help in collecting 751 pairs of shoes.

We need your help in collecting 751 pairs of shoes to make this memorial a success. Please consider donating 1
pair or 100 pairs. They can be dropped off at the following:

Sauk Prairie Riverway Welcome Center 6:8 Inc. Pathway to Wellness
109 Phillips Blvd., Sauk City, WI 485 Prairie St., Prairie du Sac, WI 560 4th St., Prairie du Sac, WI
Monday – Thursday, 9am – 6pm Drop off Box on Back Deck, 8am – 8pm
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Honor a Loved One Lost ….

If you want the shoes returned, 1.) Fill out this form 2.) Tear it off
3.) Put the form in a zip lock bag and tuck it in the shoes.

Contact Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________________________

Please remember my loved one at the event:
Name: ______________________________ Age: ______
Favorite Things? __________________________________
Shoe Donation? ___ Yes or ___ No
Would you like the shoes returned? ___ Yes or ___ No