$17,365 Raised for Be The Light Walk
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About Be The Light Walk
Support Suicide Prevention & Survivor Support in Northeast Wisconsin!
Our community’s battle against suicide has never been more critical—the need never greater. Your help is needed now.
National suicide deaths increased by 35% between 1999 and 2018, according to the CDC. Isolation, fear and anxiety have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. So have job loss, financial concerns and alcohol use. These are all contributing factors to suicide and are likely to create a perfect storm of tragedy and loss.
In 2006, our community banded together to form the Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention to lead the fight against suicide through awareness, outreach and support. The Coalition’s hallmark event—now called the Be the Light Walk— started two years later in 2008. Held annually in downtown Green Bay, the walk has drawn more than 20,000 participants in its 18-year history. The 19th annual event lit up the night and continues to build awareness and work toward our goal of prevention, intervention, and postvention on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Save the date: September 11, 2027
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“In memory of Ben Porcaro”
- Ericka Kvistad
“Kurt Daanen”
- Linda Schneider
“In memory of Mar. ”
- Tina Seewald
“Memory of James Rivett, Wendy VandenAvond and Stacey Mahlik Please include the above names to the memory list which is shown on the day of the walk! Thanks! Jean Rivett PS: Sorry I'm unable to attend this years walk!”
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“In Honor of Cameron W. You will be forever loved, remembered, and deeply missed ♥️ & In Honor of Philip G. You will be forever loved, remembered, and deeply missed ♥️”
- Julie A Jacome
“Wyatt olson”
- Janice olson
“We can’t be there this year but we are sending everyone so much love and big hugs. Our hearts are definitely with you all!”
- Hands of 10ve
“In memory of Desmond Riehl. Always missed, forever in our hearts. Mom and Dad”
- Damian Riehl
“Heidi Klarkowski”
- Anonymous
“In Honor of Virginia & Julia”
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“Bradly”
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- Anonymous