Last week’s Walk to Remember has been described as a show of community spirit, strength and togetherness.
Run by the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevent Action Group (MRSPAG), the walk around Woodend’s Children’s Park on September 10 sought to raise awareness, reduce stigma and support those impacted by suicide.
MRSPAG volunteer Sarah Lungu said the day went beautifully, with everyone involved giving it their all.
The event included a reading of names of those in the community who have been lost to suicide, and Ms Lungu gave a speech from the perspective of a person with lived experience.
She said about 60 people partook in the walk, too.
“I spoke about my personal struggles… and the hopelessness you feel when you’re going through it, and how important it is to reach out and know that you’re not alone,” she said.
“Obviously people have been touched by suicide and loved ones… and speaking to them, and then having strangers come up and say ‘I’m so glad you’re alive’, it was community spirit at its best, [I’m] thankful to live in this community.”
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