Sherbrooke Record

Canadian Walk for Veterans coming Oct.19

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The second annual Canadian Walk for Veterans (CWFV) will be held in ten cities across Canada on Saturday, October 19th, 2019.

This year, Phillipsbu­rg, Qc will be among the towns participat­ing in the cross-country event.

Created in 2018 and held in seven cities across the country, the walk is an initiative created by Canada's veterans for Canada's veterans. This year, the 5k walk is being expanded to recognize the contributi­ons, challenges and sacrifices made by all veterans and first responders and their families: military, police, fire fighters, emergency health service providers etc.

The theme of this year’s walk is suicide prevention, recognizin­g that many of our veterans and first responders who are always there to help us sometimes need help themselves. Their time in service protecting our freedom and way of life exposes them to traumatic events and many suffer from debilitati­ng PTSD that can lead to thoughts of suicide. The Canadian Walk for Veterans is an opportunit­y for Canadians to walk shoulderto-shoulder, hear their stories and show them that we care. Every person who attends the CWFV will receive a challenge coin that lets them, their families and friends know that help is available and where to find it. The coin is imprinted with 1-800 suicide prevention hotline numbers and the following message of hope: "One day your story of perseveran­ce will be someone else's survival guide".

This year’s CWFV net proceeds will be donated to four different organizati­ons across the country which are working hard to provide veterans and first responders with support, rehabilita­tion services and the tools they need to cope.

Registrati­on details for the “Canadian Walk for Veterans” are at www.canadianwa­lkforveter­ans.com

Registrati­on fee is $25.00.

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