Second Wind Fund Walk/Run

Second Wind Fund Walk/Run By: Laurie Fox

My family and I have participated in the Second Wind Fund Walk/Run almost since its inception. Second Wind Fund is a wonderful organization that provides children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. We started attending the Walk/Run as a way to spend time together doing something we enjoyed and also walking in relationship with a larger group from Abiding Hope while we were doing it. As Abiding Hope had become a partner with the Second Wind Fund, we also felt that it was a good way to support the efforts of the church we love so much. Second Wind Fund Walk/Run By: Laurie Fox

hits closer and closer to home. As our sons grew older, acquaintances and school peers succumbed to depression and suicide. Even our own sons both have battled in this arena. The epidemic seemed out of control. We were fortunate to have good insurance and medical/mental health benefits to get the help and support we needed. However, many others are not so fortunate. Second Wind Fund is a lifeline to those teens who desperately need help but don’t have the resources available to them.

However, as the years have gone by, the purpose of Second Wind Fund has become something that The pressures and stress of the world we live in are not lessening, and the suicide epidemic is not

fading. More and more resources are needed, and this is a way we can contribute, at least a little bit. Many of the young people who participate have lost family and friends to suicide. It is my prayer that when they see so many in their community joining together to support them, that they can feel God’s presence and love and have a renewed sense of hope for their own lives.

thesecondwindfund.org 720-962-0706

Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-TALK (8255) coloradocrisisservices.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org