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Suicide Prevention Walk



Spencer, IA (KICD)--The 3rd annual Suicide Prevention Walk will be held in Spencer this Saturday.

Vicki Heckroth is CEO of the organization GLASS, which stands for Gaining Life After Surviving Suicide.



Heckroth says talking about suicide is not an easy task for many.



Heckroth says they are always available for those in need.



The Suicide Prevention Walk will start at 1:00 in front of the main gates on the Clay County Fairgrounds.



The cost to attend is  ten dollars per person or fifty dollars for a group of seven.  All proceeds will stay in Northwest Iowa to implement programs in our schools and churches that will help raise awareness in both bullying and depression

Story Copyright KICD/KLLT 2012
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