ATHENS, Ala.
Her family wants to make sure that no one else has lost a loved one to suicide. They held the first meeting of the Mental Health Walk.
The villagers gathered together to storm across Swan Creek Park.
His family confirms that he did not die in vain, especially his daughter Kaitlin, whose father died young.
Kaitlin admits: “Many people liked him, and they always talked to him. “She always decorates the room with a smile on her face.”
Kaitlin says she wants to use that joy as an incentive to travel. It was not stressful or sad. There was an explosive slide, food trucks and drills.
Amber Kelley organized the event.
“From 4 o’clock in the afternoon, we’re in a place where we can have fun,” Kelley said. “We want people to come out. We want them to know they deserve to rest because they are loved and wanted.”
It is said that Shannon started wandering around a few months before his death. Kelley wants to make sure other families are aware of the signs of suicide.
She is raising money for organizations like Wellstone and Crisis Services in North Alabama.
They had bags placed to provide that information. Paola Rios who works for Central North Alabama Health Services Inc. he says it is important that these things be given to men in particular.
“I think that often even in hospitals, men tend to seek less treatment than women,” Rios said. “We see this and it is important that everyone, including men, gets the support they need.”
He knows this will not bring Shannon back but it could possibly save another life.
“I feel very good to know that we can help and have a lot of people come to help me and I hope if we can change a life that would be wonderful because I believe no one would lose anyone to suicide.”
Kelley says she plans to make the Mental Health Walk an annual event.
If you or your loved one is suffering from a mental illness call Crisis Services of North Alabama at (256) 716-1000 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
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