Walking Together to End Suicide – Support Us!

Why We Walk in the Jay Walkers Challenge this September

Suicide statistics are staggering, with 800,000 lives lost annually worldwide. But there is hope. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a critical part of the mission of the Jay Walkers Challenge, and the Rotary Club of Short Pump is stepping up to make a difference. 

We aren't just walking; we are raising funds that will exclusively support suicide prevention measures that work. Our team is committed to bringing proven interventions to scale, ensuring fewer families experience the loss of a loved one to suicide. 

Our 2025 Impact
In 2025, funds raised by dedicated teams like ours directly supported:

Crisis Response Planning (CRP): Training clinicians in a suicide-specific intervention that reduces suicidal ideation in patients up to 76%.

Pax Good Behavior Game: Equipping teachers with a proven classroom management system that limits the lifetime occurrence of suicidal ideation in students. 

How You Can Help in 2026
As a team, we are tackling the 800,000-step challenge in September to honor those lost. Your donation helps us meet our team fundraising goal and directly funds these life-saving, evidence-based programs. 

We invite you to support us as walkers, as donors, or both!