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(NEW DATE!) On March 4th, 2022 at 0800 VSSN (Veterans Supplemental Support Network) and Department of Veteran Affairs will host a self guided monument tour at Riverside National Cemetery (RNC). This tour, the Clay Hunt Daisy Monument Walk is a suicide awareness event. Walkers will park at Sysco, check in, and use all pedestrian walkways as they head to the RNC. All event ceremonies shall be held inside the Riverside National Cemetery.

The Clay Hunt Daisy MONUMENT WALK charge is to debunk the stigmas placed on mental health as well as increase suicide awareness within the military and veteran community.

Each step brings us closer to a world without suicide.

 

LOCATION AND ROUTE:

Route:

• Meeting at Sysco Parking lot (15750 Meridian Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92518)
• Walk to RNC Monuments (22495 Van Buren Boulevard)
• Visit Historians at the Fallen Soldier/Veterans’ Memorial
• Visit Historians at the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action National Memorial
• Flag (50ft) unfolding and carry begins @ Medal of Honor Memorial
• Return for a Bubble Finish @ Sysco Parking Lot

Event Itinerary:

• 0700-0800 Set Up
• 0800- Guest Check-In
• 0845- wrap up at Sysco
• 0900- Opening Ceremony (at the RNC plaza)
• 0915 Kick-Off Walk
• 0920-11:00 Self-Guided or Guided Walk

THINGS TO BRING

• Your Service Dog (optional)
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable Shoes
• Light Clothing
• Charged Cell Phones for Pics to post (#daisywalk)
• Flags to carry (optional)
• Hand Sanitizer
• Pet Disposable Waste Bags

THINGS TO CARRY

• Your Custom Daisy Walk Wreath: Contact us at [email protected]
• Free Daisies: Artificial long-stem colored daisies (come early limited supply at the event)
• Flags

Colors Represent Why We Walk…

• RED- NEVER FORGOTTEN a person who has lost a loved one or friend to suicide

• GOLD- I IDENTIFY a person who identifies with, connects to, or supports a person with suicide ideation

• BLUE- I SUPPORT

a person who recognizes the struggle and impact of suicide ideation and is willing to spread awareness

MORE FREE STUFF

• All Resources
• The Walk
• Service Animals
• Dunkin Donuts—thanks to Stout Brands!
• Bottle Water—thanks to our donors
• T-Shirts—- for check-in, a trading post (snack bar and flower station), and safety monitor volunteers
• Finish Line refresher

THE BUBBLE FINISH

As you return to the Sysco Parking Lot, please walk/run through the “celebration of life” bubble finish area and grab a refreshing drink from our sponsors!