20th Anniversary Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walk
Twenty-five years ago, Kristi and Doug Luecke faced the unimaginable, the loss of their son, Nic, to suicide. In their grief, they created the There is HOPE Walk to honor his memory and support others in grief and loss. Now led by MHA Lakeshore, the walk continues to offer hope, healing, and connection. It’s more than an event; it’s a symbol of resilience and compassion for our entire community. What began as a family’s tribute has become MHA Lakeshore’s largest community event, advancing our mission to promote mental health through education, support, advocacy, and public health reform. We walk for those we’ve lost to suicide, for the survivors of the darkest moments, for those who feel unseen, and for anyone still fighting their silent battles. We walk to remind the world: it’s okay to not be okay—and asking for help is a sign of strength. We walk for the families and loved ones who carry the weight of an empty chair, a quiet room, and a heart forever changed by loss. Be a part of the HOPE and join us for this very special 20th Anniversary event.
Walking Together for Hope
There is Hope, an annual fundraising and awareness walk held along beautiful Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, WI. This powerful event not only supports those who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide but also brings our community together to make a difference around suicide awareness. It is also an opportunity for those who face mental health struggles to support one another and feel support from our community. All funds raised support our programming efforts around mental health and suicide prevention.
*T-SHIRTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
For those who registered when t-shirts were available, you can pick them up early if you wish on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8AM – 6PM at our Plymouth office 410 S. Milwaukee St.
For those registering now after t-shirt availability, you can ask the day of the event if we have any t-shirts available in your size. We ordered some extras but not too many.
Event timeline:
8:30 AM Registration (no need to register if you picked up your shirt during t-shirt pick-up day)
Be sure to purchase raffle tickets!!!
9:30 AM Opening ceremony
10:00 AM One-mile walk along Lake Michigan (or your location)
10 AM-Noon Food, raffle, and community sharing
11:30 AM – We will start drawing raffle winners!
Grab a TEAM and Fundraise for the 2025 There is Hope Suicide Awareness/Prevention Walk!
Start a fundraiser to benefit MHA Lakeshore’s There is HOPE Walk for Suicide Awareness & Prevention Programming today.
Click here to get started!
20 Years of Hope. One Powerful Walk. Join us as a Sponsor or Donor!
Download our Donor Response Form to see various sponsorship levels!
In addition to sponsorships, we are gratefully accepting raffle prize donations to help raise funds for this impactful event. Every raffle item helps us bring more attention to this vital cause and makes the day even more meaningful for our community. Together, we can walk toward hope—one prize at a time.
You can download the Response form and mail it to us or you can sponsor/donate online. For more information email sandy@mhalakeshore.org.
