Walk A Mile

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at Eldridge Park in Elmira, NY for the 21st Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes Suicide Prevention Walk.  

Look for team and individual registration here beginning in March, 2026.  We hope to see you there.  

Day of the walk overview

Walkers may register at the On-The-Spot registration table in the Whip Building beginning at 9:00 AM. Lunch tickets and t-shirts will be available on a first come, first serve basis. If you donate at least $15 (per person) in donations you get a t-shirt and lunch while supplies last!!! Have donors make checks payable to “Community Foundation Suicide Prevention Fund.” Bring any additional donations to the park between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on the morning of the walk. Individuals do not have to be members of a team, nor must they raise money, in order to participate.

If you pre-registered by 4pm on April 24th,  you can come and pick up your shirts and lunch tickets on April 30th at the location that will be announced at one of three time frames. 
7:30am – 9:00am, 12noon – 1:30pm, or 5:00pm – 6:30pm.  

The Walk will begin promptly at 11:00AM! We have over 50 wonderful raffle prizes so stop by the raffle booth.  1 ticket for $2. 3 tickets for $5.  Please remember that you don’t have to make a donation. Simply joining us at the walk helps to support our local suicide prevention efforts!

You can always contribute to the prevention efforts by clicking on the Donate Now! link at the top of this website!

Questions? Please contact Pat Breux with any questions you might have.

You can call (607) 731-3251 or email walkamilechemung@gmail.com

The following forms are optional, but can be printed for your convenience:

Our Valued partners:

If you are in crisis and need help now, please call or text 988 or chat online.

If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911.