Ninth Annual Man 22 Suicide Awareness Run Set for Saturday in Fayetteville
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, you are invited to be a part of the ninth annual Man 22 Suicide Awareness Run at Festival Park in Fayetteville. Hosted by Rngr Rick…
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, you are invited to be a part of the ninth annual Man 22 Suicide Awareness Run at Festival Park in Fayetteville.
Hosted by Rngr Rick Murillo, this event will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Festival Park located at 335 Ray Avenue in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
This annual event has one mission, and that is to remember those Veterans that have fallen.
At this Saturday's Suicide Awareness Run, you will hear the reading of the names of those Veterans that we have lost. Each Veteran will be honored and shown the respect that they earned and deserve.
Additional activities include a meet and greet, a Gold Star escort and a run of 2.22 miles.
Sadly, every day here in the United States of America, 22 Veterans commit suicide.
Rngr Rick and his team is determined to put an end to those terrible statistics. With the assistance of his non-profit organization, Through Tragedy Comes Light, Rick and his team want Veterans and their families to know that help is available. All one has to do is reach out. Not only are there a number of effective resources for those contemplating taking their own life but there are also a number of resources for the families of those left behind. As Rick says, "losing one life is too many."
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A big thank you for your support for the ninth annual Man 22 Suicide Awareness Run. See you this Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Fayetteville's Festival Park.
Back to School Safety Checklist: Your Fayetteville Guide
School is almost back in session around the region, and thanks to our friends at North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid for More People, we want to help keep you safe in and around Fayetteville.
There are so many things to think about when it comes to school safety. From health concerns related to COVID-19, to traditional safety measures like busses and walking to school, there's a lot to think about.
This checklist from the National Safety Council is an amazing resource, and we're happy to share some of those tips with you here.
Thanks again to our partners at North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid for More People for making this possible.
NCDHHS Tips
School Safety
Transportation Safety
Walkers
Review your family's walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child.
Bike Riders
Teach your child the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with your child.
Bus Riders
As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.
Transportation Safety
Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Here are some tips to make sure your child safely travels to school:
Walkers »
Review your family's walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child.
- Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic
- Before you cross the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections
- Stay alert and avoid distracted walking
Bike Riders »
Teach your child the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with your child.
- Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file
- Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; walk bikes across the street
- Stay alert and avoid distracted riding
- Make sure your child always wears a properly fitted helmet and bright clothing
Bus Riders »
Teach your children school bus safety rules and practice with them.
- Go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus
- Teach your children to stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb
- If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, teach him or her to walk on the side of the road until they are 10 feet ahead of the bus; your child and the bus driver should always be able to see each other
- Get the facts on bus safety from Injury Facts
Driving to School
Stay alert and avoid distracted driving.
Teen Drivers
Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens. Fortunately, there is something we can do.
School Safety
Backpacks
Choose a backpack for your child carefully; it should have ergonomically designed features to enhance safety and comfort.
