‘Stop 22 Walk’ raises awareness about suicide among veterans

Posted 15 October 2023 at 9:04 am

Photos and information submitted by Deborah Berry, Treasurer for VFW Post Auxiliary 1483

MEDINA – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post and Auxiliary members  from the VFW Lincoln Post 1483 in Medina held a Stop 22 Walk to increase the public awareness of veterans dying by suicide – an average of 22 each day.

The members on Oct. 12 walked 22 minutes along Main Street and in the Canal Basin area. This was their first time observing the Stop 22 Walk.

A veteran in need of any type of help or services is encouraged to reach out to the VFW Post 1483 at 216 East Main Street, Medina NY.

There is also help available 24 hours a day at the National Veterans Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Casey Taylor poses for s selfie with the group of walkers on Thursday in the Canal Basin.