DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – The Iowa Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has opened registration for the first annual ‘Quad Cities Construction Hike for Hope’ event taking place this summer. It’s an event to honor loved ones lost to suicide, and provide resources focused on mental health awareness in the construction industry.
On June 6, at Sunderbruch Park, the hike will be presented by Russell Construction and hosted by the AFSP Iowa Chapter, according to a media release from event organizers. The program will begin at 11 a.m.
Participants can register as individuals, form teams with coworkers, or support the event through sponsorship, event organizers said. Funds raised will support AFSP’s work in research, education, advocacy, and support for those impacted by suicide.
To register, click here.
The inaugural event will bring together construction professionals, industry leaders, and families to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention, event organizers said. The construction industry faces on the of the highest suicide rates in the nation, with an estimated 12 construction workers dying by suicide every day in the United States. The Hike for Hope aims to confront this crisis by encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, and connecting workers with lifesaving mental health resources.
“We’re really excited to bring people together for something that hasn’t been done before in our community to shine a light on mental health in the construction industry,” said Casey Pape, Chair of the Quad Cities Construction Hike for Hope.
Community members, construction companies, unions, and supporters are encouraged to participate and help build a culture where mental health is prioritized and lives are saved, event organizers said.
“This event reminds the construction community that no one has to face mental health challenges alone,” said organizers with the AFSP Iowa Chapter. “By walking together, we strengthen one another, reduce stigma, and take meaningful steps toward suicide prevention.”
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