Two-day event starts in Livermore on January 3 and moves to Alameda on January 4
Six years ago Barney Smith lost his father, who served as an Alameda County firefighter for 30 years, to suicide. In response, Smith organized a 50K hike to honor his dad and to boost “suicide awareness for people who think there is no help,” he told KRON 4 News at the time.
Now in its sixth year, the two-day 50K First Responders/Military Suicide Awareness Walk starts in Livermore on Saturday, January 3, and moves to Alameda on Sunday, January 4.
“Families and friends and everyone who needs to find a voice for this subject will be with me and I’m inviting you to join us,” Smith said. “I can tell you from experience, you’ll feel great afterwards, and you’ll meet some incredible people along the way.”
Participants can walk as little or as much as they want, Smith emphasized. “You can walk the entire route or join us for just a mile or two,” he said…