Walk For Hope 2022
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On Saturday, March 26th, from 1-4pm the 10th annual Walk for Hope will be hosted at James Madison University’s Atlantic Union Bank Center. Walk for Hope unites students, faculty, and staff from area universities & colleges along with local community members to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention. It is an opportunity for our community to come together to highlight the importance of mental health, decrease stigma, and encourage hope.
We hope you'll join us as we Walk for Hope! Directly following the walking portion of the event this year's speakers will be discussing mental health awareness and suicide prevention in our community. Creative arts activities, refreshments, and mental health resource information will also be available.
The walk and all activities are free to attend and open to the public. All are encouraged and welcome to participate. Please register and join us for this year's Walk for Hope!
Schedule of Events
12:30-1:00pm: Check-in and free t-shirt pick up on the JMU campus outside of the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
1:00pm: Welcome & the 1-1.5mi walk begins around East campus.
1:45-4pm: Speaker, creative arts activities, refreshments, and resources will be provided in the AUBC
This event is FREE and open to the public, so you do not have to be a student to participate. To register, visit the event’s website and choose the school/community you are representing. Remember to register so that you can pick up your FREE Walk for Hope t-shirt at check-in.
The event will be held rain or shine. There will be free general event parking is available at JMU (Ballard Parking Deck, 649 University Blvd).
Walk for Hope is a great way to participate in raising awareness and show your support for those experiencing depression and mental health concerns. This event centers on joining people together and uniting our community to promote education, mental health awareness, and availability of support. Don’t miss out!
For more information on the Walk for Hope, you can visit the event’s website or “like” the event’s Facebook page. To learn more about suicide prevention visit the CC's suicide prevention resource page. Additionally, the JMU Counseling Center provides a variety of support services to JMU students struggling with personal and/or interpersonal issues common to a college population. Outreach efforts like the Walk for Hope focus on preventative care and maximize the potential of all students to benefit from the academic environment and experience. To first connect with the Counseling Center, come in during our walk-in hours (Mon-Fri, 10-3), visit: www.jmu.edu/counselingctr or call 540-568-6552 for more information about CC services.
