WNC to host annual Veterans Suicide Walk Saturday in Carson City
The Western Nevada College Student Veterans Club and the WNC Veterans Resource Center invite the community to partake in the third annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 in Carson City.
Participants will walk from the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and West College Parkway to the WNC main campus at 2201 West College Parkway and back — approximately 2.3 miles round trip.
Along the way, walkers will view signage that shares caring thoughts of veterans and also acknowledges the suffering and needs many veterans bring home from battle.
After arriving on campus, participants will place small American flags on the college’s front lawn to show solidarity with those who serve. Participation is free and donations will be accepted.
The event brings attention to the ongoing reality of veteran suicide, which occurs approximately 22 times a day across the United States, and every 2.75 days in Nevada.
More than 8,000 flags — each symbolizing a veteran life lost to suicide in one year — have already been placed on the lawn of Western Nevada College.
For more information, contact Rick or Matthew at 775-445-3301 or email wncveterans@gmail.com.