Event to Target Veteran and First Responder Suicides
Merritt Island, FL.– American Legion Post 344 in Merritt Island, Florida, will host an event aimed at reducing the rate of veteran & first responder suicide.
The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort — “Be the One”— to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.
The number of veterans & first responders who die by suicide every day is estimated at between 17 and 22. The American Legion has elevated Be the One to be its top priority, empowering veterans, servicemembers, their family members and civilians to act appropriately when a veteran may be at risk. This event intends to bring more awareness to the problem while providing resources to those who may be able to help save the life of a veteran.
The event at Post 344 is being held to bring awareness to veteran and first responder suicide. The funds raised from this 5K will be forwarded to organizations to help end and prevent veteran and first responder suicide. This may be a topic that many don’t want to discuss, but veteran and first responder suicide affect all communities. Let’s show our support and help those who have unconditionally helped protect our communities both on the home front and across the entire world.
Entry: $20 donation, which includes an event t-shirt and an event coin.
Time: Sign in starts at 0700 AM and the run/walk starts at 0800 AM
Date: March 23rd, 2024
Place / address: Veterans Memorial Park, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, Fl. 32952
Agenda: 5K starts at 0800 AM with vendors on site for food, drinks & merchandise afterwards.
For more information: https://fb.me/e/422sEBG8s or email Post344.Adjutant@gmail.com
For more details on the Be the One campaign, please visit betheone.org.
Contact:
Michael Hriciso Post 344 Adjutant American Legion Post 344
Merritt Island, Florida
email: Post344.Adjutant@gmail.com and phone number 321-350-6163
About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with about 1.7 million members in roughly 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at legion.org.
