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💙 2nd Annual “Be the One” Walk – DeKalb, ILJoin us for the 2nd Annual “Be the One” Walk as we come together to raise awareness and prevent suicide among veterans. We’re honored to support this event alongside the DeKalb American Legion Post #66 as part of our ongoing commitment to the Zero Suicide initiative in DeKalb County.
Last year’s walk was a powerful and inspiring experience, and we’re excited to welcome even more participants this year to help spread the message of hope, healing, and support.
📍 Location: Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center
🏠 Address: 626 Bethany Road, DeKalb, IL
📅 Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
🕘 Time: Check-in begins at 8:30 AM | Walk starts at 9:00 AM
🚶♂️ Walk Options: 2.2 miles or optional 1-mile route
🎉 Event Features:
Food & drinks
Music & entertainment
Mental health and community support vendors
Activities for non-walkers
This event is about bringing awareness to veteran suicide, reducing stigma around mental health, and encouraging our community to Be the One who makes a difference.
💬 Help us double our impact by inviting a friend or family member to walk with you. Together, we can save lives.
📣 Registration details coming soon!
For publicity materials (trifolds, posters, wallet cards), contact Chairperson Cindy Hupke at [email protected].
#BeTheOne #ZeroSuicide #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #AmericanLegionPost66
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, 2968 Greenwood Acres Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115-4949, United States
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