The Speak Up Reach Out (SURO) event in Edward, Colorado was the first live event I’ve done since February. COVID-19 shut down most live events. However, they did this one outside within guidelines as people sat on lawn chairs spaced apart. Although it doesn’t appear to be so, attendance was great with some 80 people attending this outdoor walk event.
Earlier that week, air quality was unbreathable due to fires. Then it snowed and was stormy. But Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Edward, Colorado? It was gorgeous.
The SURO organization is really amazing and I love how they work together with other nonprofits and government agencies, businesses, and the Vail Daily News to offer training and educate. We don’t want more in this club. And for that to happen, we have to tell our stories.
Vail Daily News did a great job publicizing the events with the following articles.
From Vail Daily News: Remembering suicide losses, dedicating community to prevention at SpeakUp ReachOut event in Edwards ‘We have to speak up and reach out every day of the year.’
