20th Anniversary There Is HOPE Suicide Awareness Walk
September 13, 2025 @ 8:30AM — 12:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Deland Park - Sheboygan's Lakeshore: Broughton Dr Sheboygan, WI 53081 Get Directions
20th Anniversary Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walk
Twenty-five years ago, Kristi and Doug Luecke faced the unimaginable, the loss of their son, Nic, to suicide. In their grief, they created the There is HOPE Walk to honor his memory and support others in grief and loss. In 2005, The Luecke's turned the event over to MHA Lakeshore. To this day the walk continues to offer hope, healing, and connection. It’s more than an event; it’s a symbol of resilience and compassion for our entire community. What began as a family’s tribute has become MHA Lakeshore’s largest community event, advancing our mission to promote mental health through education, support, advocacy, and public health reform. We walk for those we’ve lost to suicide, for the survivors of the darkest moments, for those who feel unseen, and for anyone still fighting their silent battles. We walk to remind the world: it’s okay to not be okay—and asking for help is a sign of strength. We walk for the families and loved ones who carry the weight of an empty chair, a quiet room, and a heart forever changed by loss. Be a part of the HOPE and join us for this very special 20th Anniversary event.
Walking Together for Hope
There is Hope, an annual fundraising and awareness walk held along beautiful Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, WI. This powerful event not only supports those who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide but also brings our community together to make a difference around suicide awareness. It is also an opportunity for those who face mental health struggles to support one another and feel support from our community. All funds raised support our programming efforts around mental health and suicide prevention.
*Must register by August 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
AGENDA:
8:30 AM Registration (no need to register if you picked up your shirt during t-shirt pick-up day)
Be sure to purchase raffle tickets!!!
9:30 AM Opening ceremony
10:00 AM One-mile walk along Lake Michigan (or your location)
10 AM-Noon Food, raffle, and community sharing
11:30 AM - We will start drawing raffle winners!
If you are interested in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising:
Follow this link to set up your fundraising page to support education and support: https://mhalakeshore.networkforgood.com/projects/2...
A big thank you to our sponsors!
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