A Coldstream man is taking some big steps towards raising awareness about a cause close to his heart.
Chad Carbol has committed to walking 100 kilometres of the Okanagan Rail Trail, which he estimates will take approximately 25 hours, and he鈥檒l be carrying an extra 25 pounds.
He will set out at 6 a.m. from Vernon and head to 91大黄鸭 and back on Thursday, Sept. 10, for Suicide Prevention Day.
鈥淎n average of 4,000 people commit suicide in Canada every year,鈥� Carbol said. 鈥淎lmost everyone has known someone who has thought about or committed suicide.鈥�
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join for as little or as long as they choose.
鈥淭he walk is designed to represent the weight that depression and suicide has on individuals, families and friends. As such I will be wearing a weighted vest of approximately 25 pounds.鈥�
To support Carbol and his suicide awareness efforts, donations are being accepted for the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) via his Facebook fundraiser at .
He is hoping to raise $4,000 towards the cause.
CASP鈥檚 ultimate purpose is to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour.
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