American Legion Post 532, Hayesville, N.C., will host a Challenge 2.2 Walk to raise awareness aimed at reducing the rate of veteran suicide. The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort - Be the One - to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.

The number of veterans who die by suicide every day is estimated between 17 and 22. The American Legion has elevated Be the One to be its top priority, empowering veterans, servicemembers, their family members and civilians to act appropriately when a veteran may be at risk. This event intends to bring more awareness to the problems while providing resources to those who may be able to help save the life of a veteran.

April 29, 2023
Rain or Shine
Clay County Rec Center
8am – 2pm

The 2.2-mile walk will start at the Clay County Rec Center (behind Black & Gold) and proceed around beautiful downtown Hayesville, then back to the CC Rec Center with the placement of the American flags in a template of 22 to call awareness to veteran suicides.

About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization with about 1.7 million members in roughly 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth, sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at legion.org.

For more details on the Be the One campaign, please visit betheone.org.

For more information contact Michelle @ 828-361-1156.