Warriors For Hope is set to start its fundraising campaign next week.
The campaign is in its second year and raises money for suicide awareness. The campaign comes at the perfect time with September being National Suicide Prevention Month.
Beacon For Hope Executive Director Melissa Owen says expanding the campaign outside Emporia is an emphasis this year.
Funds from this year’s campaign will go to a youth program Beacon for Hope simply called “Hope.” Beacon will take The program will go to high schools in the Emporia area and around Kansas.
Owen says the idea is to have peer leadership organize different events to help spread suicide awareness within their school so students know they are not alone.
One of this year’s participants, Keri Paul, has known Owen for several years. Paul says she wants to get the message out and make her impact in the community.
For more information on Beacon For Hope or how to donate to the Warriors For Hope Campaign, visit Hopelinks.org or call 620-258-8627. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with their mental health, contact Beacon For Hope or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.
Warriors For Hope participants
Kenny Rodriguez
Tagan Trahoon
Keri Paul
Aaron Larson
Madeline Matthews
Rebecca Smith
Jordyn Baker
Amanda Brockleman
Verlin Conkle
