Hope4Winn an organization that promotes mental health and suicide awareness held its first annual walk/run on April 23rd.

The event was held in conjunction with the 2022 Louisiana Forest Festival and drew 90 participants.

A balloon release memorializing those who have mental health issues, those that have passed from mental health issues and suicide was the highlight of the day per event organizers.

A special thank you to everyone who participated and donated. Thanks to the LA Forest Festival as well as Josh and Toni McAllister for all their help.

Future events will include the creation of a support group. For information on Hope4Winn and future events check out Hope4Winn’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/189140606604480
or contact Amanda Bailey Smith at 225-588-0205 or Andrea Poisso at 318-554-9771.

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