New York, June 7-8, 2008
Seattle, June 21-22, 2008
   
As most of you know I did this walk in 2006 in Chicago and last year in New York City . Well I will be traveling to SEATTLE for this wonderful cause this year. Last years walk was wonderful and was very comforting and healing and I am now more passionate about helping than I was. I am going to be walking in memory of John who took his life 8 years ago this April. I am walking to prevent others from ending up like John and so hopefully I can save at least one person from having to tell their little sister her best friend killed himself and save themselves from the guilt and questions that follow. I am walking because every SIXTEEN minutes in the US someone dies by suicide, and every 17 minutes many people are left behind trying to piece things together and figure out what they did wrong. Every SINGLE minute in the US someone tries to take their own life. That means on your 20 minute car ride to work 20 people attempted to kill themselves and 1 person actually died. In one year an estimated 30,000 people will die by suicide...that is far too many. And it's not just the weird kids at school or drug addicts doing it, it's moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, firefighters, police officers, teachers, our soldiers returning from war, doctors, nurses I could go on- it could be anyone- even someone you love. I am walking this year and I am traveling 1995 miles for this walk to bring awareness and light to something people keep in the dark and don't like to talk about. By doing this I hope to save lives. By doing this I know I will, I will also be helping others deal with the pain and guilt that comes with when a loved one takes their own life- it's a pain you don't understand until it happens to you- I pray it never does. I will also be walking in memory of Carlos Garcia and Joel Brewster. |
Help raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. |
| Online Donations Total: $1,145.00 | |||
| Donor Name | Amount of Donation | Date | Comments |
| Cheryl Barborich | $25.00 | 05/16/2008 | Love ya! Will be with you every step |
| Daniel Barborich | $50.00 | 04/13/2008 | I know it's not much, but I hope this helps. Love you guys!! |
| Sarah Brewster | $100.00 | 04/18/2008 | Sunnie, thank you for walking again. Since I can't walk, the next best thing I can do is to support you. In honor of John and Joel... Love, Sarah |
| Robert Ebert | $25.00 | 05/07/2008 | Good Luck and be safe |
| Patricia French | $250.00 | 04/18/2008 | I give you this gift in the name of my father, Greg French (06/26/1956-09/08/2008). Thank you for helping to spread that word and help others out there like us find comfort. In the memory of all those who have been lost, and those that we can try to help. |
| Elizabeth Frost | $25.00 | 06/12/2008 | Good luck, dear! |
| Sue Gomilla | $40.00 | 06/19/2008 | |
| Tim Gregovich | $30.00 | 05/15/2008 | |
| Desi Gurule | $20.00 | 01/08/2008 | Can't wait to see you up here! Thanks for walking for Carlos and Ashley. Go Dallas Cowboys! |
| Stephanie Kosmatka | $20.00 | 04/29/2008 | |
| Cheryl Limberger | $20.00 | 04/18/2008 | Good Luck Sunnie, Love Ya |
| Javier Mahmoud | $25.00 | 04/22/2008 | good luck! |
| Cheryll Martin | $10.00 | 04/13/2008 | Stay safe and hope you raise what you need. Love, Auntie Cheryll |
| Toni Osgood | $20.00 | 04/14/2008 | Good luck Sunnie. If you would like to gear up for your walk you could always come walk with me on mine :D |
| Jeffery Porter | $50.00 | 06/06/2008 | Drink plenty of water, and thanks for what you are doing. |
| Marcelino Rivera Iii | $50.00 | 06/16/2008 | Walk it out! ;) |
| Michelle Sagert | $25.00 | 03/17/2008 | Thank you for all you've done and continue to do in order to help, Sunnie! |
| Angela Sereno | $25.00 | 03/30/2008 | Way to go Sunnie! |
| Carl Shultz | $10.00 | 04/11/2008 | This donation is from meanmomma , in your |
| Ruth Smitham | $250.00 | 06/18/2008 | Mom and Guy are very proud of you and Stacy. Good Luck and be safe. I Love you both very much!! |
| Brian Tremaine | $20.00 | 03/18/2008 | Wishing you luck on your goal Sunnie :) |
| Larry Tuckman | $25.00 | 01/25/2008 | There's not much I can say Sunnie, except you are a very special person, and I'm glad we walked together last year. |
| Margaret Wolski | $30.00 | 06/10/2008 | Sunnie: I also personally know the effects suicide has on those left behind. May God continue to heal you and bless this experience for you!!! You are in my prayers, Margaret |
| Offline Donations: Total: $300.00 | |||
| Donor Name | Amount of Donation | Date | Comments |
| AFSP CREDIT | $300.00 | 05/15/2008 | offline contribution |