SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News): Yesterday, Onondaga County Executive Ryan MacMahon joined students from several Syracuse high schools and universities in using chalk to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
MacMahon hopes the initiative will “cover the sidewalks with uplifting and positive messages”, According to the accompanying press release.
The initiative is part of the national “Chalk the Walk” movement meant to bring awareness to the ongoing National Suicide Prevention Month. If you or anyone you know needs support, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.