The Crisis
Every single day in America, 135 people lose their battle with suicide:
- 107 men
- 28 women
- 22 veterans (included in the total)
These are fathers, mothers, daughters, sons, friends, and neighbors. Behind every number is a story cut short and a family forever changed.
The Event
StrideFor135 is more than a walk. It’s a movement of remembrance, resilience, and hope.
Event Details
On May 28th at 8:00 AM, we’ll begin our journey at TBD Greenville, SC. Over the course of three days, we will walk 135 miles , finishing in the early morning hours of May 30th.
- Vicky’s Walk: Vicky will walk 28 miles to honor the 28 women who lose their battle to suicide each day — including one female veteran.
- Michael’s Walk: Michael will walk 107 miles to honor the 107 men who lose their battle daily — including 21 veterans.
- Walk With Us – Join for a mile, a leg, or the full event. Walk for someone you love.
TBD will serve as home base throughout the weekend, with hydration and food stations along the trail.
And here’s the most important part: you don’t have to walk all 135 miles to make a difference.
Every stride, no matter how long or short, helps us honor lives and build hope.
Join us for a single mile, a section of the trail, or walk the full distance.
Start at Unity Park or jump in anywhere along the trail — your presence matters.
Our Goals
- Honor those we’ve lost.
- Raise awareness for suicide prevention.
- Build community around healing and hope.
- Raise critical funds for Help After Disaster, Inc. and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Why It Matters
This is not a black-tie dinner or a once-a-year fundraiser.
StrideFor135 is a living memorial.
- Every stride represents a life.
- Every mile is a story.
- Every sponsor, walker, and supporter becomes part of the solution
How You Can Help
Honor a Loved One – As part of this event, we will walk 135 miles and dedicate every single mile to a life lost. We want to honor your loved ones.
Volunteer – Your time and support help honor lives, uplift walkers, and make this event possible.
Sponsor a Mile – Put your name, your business, or the name of someone you love on a mile marker. $500 Logo/name on mile marker, recognition on social media.
Support a Station – Hydration and food stations along the trail need sponsors to keep walkers strong. $2,000 – Branding at hydration/food stations, recognition online & Print.
Become a Lead Sponsor – Show your leadership by putting your brand on shirts, banners, trailers, and event media. $5,000 Logo on shirts, kitchen, banners, press release and event video.
Walk With Us – Join for a mile, a leg, or the full event. Walk for someone you love.
Sponsor a Walker – Give someone the chance to join the movement for $35. Your gift covers a shirt and registration so they can walk in honor of a loved one.
Donate – Every dollar fuels awareness, support, and hope.
WHERE WE
STAND
Submit a Loved One to be Honored
StrideFor135 is a living memorial walk — every step honors a life. Each day, 135 Americans lose their battle with suicide: 107 men, 28 women, including 22 veterans.
As part of this event, we will walk 135 miles and dedicate every single mile to a life lost. To do this, we need your help. We are seeking at least:
- 107 men (with at least 21 veterans)
- 28 women (with at least 1 veteran)
When you submit your loved one’s name, story, and photo, we will:
- Share their memory on our website and social media.
- Dedicate a mile in their honor during the walk.
- Ensure their story becomes part of a movement of healing and hope.
Your courage to share ensures that their life is remembered, their story is told, and their legacy continues with every stride.
