Saturday, September 20, 2025  |  Pine Park, Balsam Lake, WI  |  8 AM

Join us as we walk together to support one another, spread hope, and raise much-needed funds for suicide prevention programs in Polk County.  

This year's special guest, sponsored by Amery Hospital & Clinic Health & Wellness Fund, is media personality Paul Thomas ("PT")! After losing his father to suicide, PT founded the LIVIN Foundation to start conversations about mental health and prevent suicide. PT will leave you feeling inspired with his message of hope for a brighter today & tomorrow! 



After the 5K Walk/Run, join us in Pine Park for music with Nici Peper -  sponsored by Saphire Realty - and a dove release to remember those we've lost to suicide. Grab some lunch at one of our food trucks, visit our Community Resource Fair booths, take some pics at our inspirational photo booth, and listen to music in the park!

Schedule of Events

7:30 AM  -  Registration Opens  |  Coffee & Food Trucks Open  |  Community Resource Fair Booths Open
8:30 AM  -  Keynote Address with Special Guest, Paul Thomas "PT"
9 AM  -  Memorial 5K Run/Walk Kicks Off
10 AM - Music in the Park with Nici Peper Begins
11:15 AM  -  Dove Release

Memory signs for your loved one are available free of charge. If you would like to order a sign to be displayed along the 5K route, click HERE.

Your Impact

Funds raised through the Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk support mental health and suicide prevention programs for youth and adults in our community. Your donation can be allocated to any one of the following programs: