The Center for Suicide Awareness, a non-profit organization, dedicated to preventing suicide through proactive education, training, emotional support, collaboration and intervention will be hosting a benefit to honor first responders.
Currently 1 in 5 Suicides in Wisconsin is a Veteran and since 2007 over 700 Wisconsin Veterans have died by suicide. For Police, Fire, and EMT's more of them die by suicide than they do in the line of duty. The organizer said this is why they wanted to host the Bash for the Brave, an event to raise awareness about the suicide rate in the first responder professions. They also want to thank these men and women for what they do daily.
“Bash for the Brave” takes place Saturday, May 14 at the Starlite Club in Kaukauna. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. with live music, food a dunk tank and car show.
This event is free and open to the public and families. You can learn more about the event at www.centerforsuicideawareness.org.
