posted Jun 10, 2011 3:22 PM by Melissa Watkins
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It's that time of year again...
Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss will host our 9th Annual Fun Run/Walk Event on Saturday, September 24th 2011 at 8:00AM, Woodward Park, Mountain View Shelter 2 Mile Walk/4 Mile Run
$20 for Adults (18+) and $15 under 18 years
Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss (Fresno SOS) asks that you mark your calendars for our 9th Annual event. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and all proceeds raised will be used towards continuing to spread our mission -- "to support those who have lost a loved on to suicide and to educate our community about issues related to suicide and it's prevention." The day of the event will include freebies and giveaways, entertainment, a community resource fair, food, music, memorial signs and remembrance ceremony, dove release, SILENT AUCTION and so much MORE!
Fresno SOS needs YOUR help! We need... Event sponsors, event volunteers, donated food items, silent auction items and teams of walkers or runners at the event (team discounts are available)!
Be sure to check out a "sneak preview" of our Annual Run/Walk Event by viewing our YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbY5mSwuATU.
NEW!Our run/walk registration form is now available online. Just download the "RunWalk Registration Form - Fill In" below and type in your personal information, then send it to the Fresno SOS Office! |
posted Apr 22, 2011 10:36 AM by Melissa Watkins
Fresno SOS invites you to join the CRCC Women’s Golf Organization in their Annual Charity Tournament benefiting Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss and the Evangel Home. Sunday, June 5th 2011 12:00pm Shotgun Copper River Country Club Must sign up no later than May 15th 2011 This event is open to all CRCC Members and guests who would like to participate in a 4-person team. Cost is $80.00 per player. Includes golf, cart, dinner, one mulligan and contribution. Event will include a raffle and live auction. Tickets Cost — $80.00 each. For more information or for additional questions, please call Judy Wathen-Farris (559)367-7604. |
posted Jun 18, 2010 1:30 PM by Melissa Watkins
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updated Jul 29, 2010 4:27 PM
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This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and always so much FUN! Come out and enjoy the morning visiting with friends, eating lots of free food, enjoying the entertainment, observing our traditional dove release and remembrance ceremony, and bidding on some REALLY amazing silent auction items!
Build your team today and walk in memory of your loved one. OR simply come out to show your support!
This event is a non competitive run/walk (2 mile walk/4 mile run) held at 8:00am on Saturday, September 18th 2010 at Woodward Park's Mt. View Shelter.
T-shirts are available to the first 100 people to register! Pre-registration and t-shirt pick up will be held on Saturday, September 11, 10:00am-2:00pm at Sports Authority in River Park (next door to Ross).
Registration costs are as follows: Adults (18+): $18.00 Youth: $13.00
Memorial signs are available for a donation of $25.00. Keep checking our website for the updates including the event registration form which will be made available this summer. For your convenience, we will now accept Paypal, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards with Visa/MasterCard logos.
As always, we need YOUR help! --We are seeking: event sponsors, donated silent auction items, and VOLUNTEERS! Please e-mail us if you are available to help or have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you in September! |
posted May 19, 2010 8:24 AM by Melissa Watkins
"Champions of Hope and Healing"
Fresno SOS is gearing up for our 25th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration to be held on Wednesday, May 26th from 11:30am-1:30pm at Pardinis on West Shaw!
We invite you to join us for a very exciting opportunity to celebrate the many accomplishments Fresno SOS has made since our grassroots beginning in 1985 when founders Dick and Sandy Gallagher lost their son, David, to suicide.
At this event, Fresno SOS will take a moment to reflect and recognize our longterm supporters, volunteers, past and present Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members, and to present the David J. Gallagher Community Service Award to two very deserving community members.
In addition, we are extremely honored and excited to have author of "My Son My Son" and grief therapist Iris Bolton attend this event as our keynote speaker. Iris is a continued supporter of suicide prevention --continuing in her involvement on a local community level as well as on the national level by her participation in the American Association of Suicidology, Suicide Prevention Action Network USA, National Counsel for Suicide Prevention, etc.
We hope to see you there! |
posted Apr 19, 2010 2:42 PM by Melissa Watkins
Our 12th Annual Candlelight Memorial event will be held on Thursday, May 6th 2010 at 7:00pm at Hope Lutheran Church located at the corner of Barstow and Fresno Streets (364 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno).
Please join us as we remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones, present our annual Certificate of Appreciation to NAMI Fresno, candle lighting, and reading of the names of our loved ones. In previous years we have had trouble with the noise level as the event has been held outdoors --however, this year we have chosen to move this event indoors in the Community Center.
These is no cost to attend this event. However, we do ask that you bring a new pair of shoes to be donated to Best Dressed Kids.
For more information or to have your loved one's name included in the reading please call 559.322.5877. |
posted Mar 1, 2010 1:53 PM by Melissa Watkins
Please join us at California Pizza Kitchen for a flavorsome fundraising event. All you need to do is bring in the attached flyer on Thursday, March 18th 2010 (anytime throughout the day) and present it to you server when ordering. 20% of your check will benefit Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss. So come out and enjoy something delicious from the CPK menu!
Don't have time to sit down and eat? Order for take-out!
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there! |
posted Nov 9, 2009 2:10 PM by Melissa Watkins
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updated Jul 1, 2010 9:43 AM
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Thank you all for yet another successful Run/Walk Event!
First of all, we would like to say "THANK YOU" to all of our participants and volunteers who were in attendance at our 7th Annual Fun Run/Walk Event on Saturday, September 19th 2009. Fresno SOS is proud to announce that with your help and the help of our community, we were able to raise over $20,000 to continue our efforts in providing emotional support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide and in educating our community about issues related to suicide. Funds raised from this event will directly benefit our survivor support and suicide prevention education programs in our community.
Fresno SOS would like to thank the following members of our community for their generous support and sponsorship of this event. These individuals and groups include:
Community Behavioral Health Center
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffry Brown
Henry and Rosemary Chin
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Grazier
Bill and Eric Losee
NAMI Fresno
Margery Toll
Wathen Family Builders
Dan and Donna Yohman
Susan B. Anderson
Larry and Judy Cottom
Sam and Linda Lucido
Fresno Regional Foundation
Price Associates
Price Paige & Company
Security First Bank
Gary L. Winter
Paul E. Quinn, C.P.A.
Leann Gouveia
Joseph and Terry Lombardi
Valerie Forward, Ph.D.
Judy Wathen Farris
The Beggs Family
Dr. Margolin
Betty Pryor
John and Doreen Wathen
THANK YOU!
We hope that you will join us for our 8th Annual Fun Run/Walk Event on
Saturday, September 18th 2010! |
posted Nov 7, 2009 10:54 AM by Kelvin Alfaro
Please join us on Tuesday, December 15, 2o09 from 7pm-9pm at the Hope Lutheran Church. This program is designed for survivors to allow us to share and remember those we have lost. We ask that you bring a picture of your loved one.
Refreshments will be served.
Please contact Leann if you have any questions. |
posted Jun 7, 2009 1:15 AM by Kelvin Alfaro
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updated Aug 19, 2009 11:37 AM by Melissa Watkins
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Join us in supporting the community-wide efforts of Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss!
Bring your family and friends for a morning of fun and take part in our walk for awareness OR walk in the memory of your loved one. The day of the event will include a 2 mile walk/4 mile run, a SILENT AUCTION, food, resource information fair, entertainment, dove release and MORE!
Registration is NOW open! Remember, the first 150 people registered are promised a t-shirt. Please see the attached registration form and poster for more detailed information.
$18 for adults 15+ and $13 for kids 14 and under
PRE-registration will take place on Saturday, August 29th between 1:00-4:00pm at the Sports Authority located South of Ross on Blackstone.
Thank you once again for your support of Fresno SOS. |
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