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Live 4 Life hosts ninth annual Day of Hope

Event coincides with September as Suicide Prevention Month

By Shaw Local News Network
Pat Harrer, of Fox Lake, watches live Monarch butterflies emerge from their chrysalises in a butterfly house she brought to give people a sense of hope through her butterfly ministry during the Live 4 Life’s ninth annual Day of Hope on Sept. 17 at the Community Center in Fox Lake.

Pat Harrer, of Fox Lake, watches live Monarch butterflies emerge from their chrysalises in a butterfly house she brought to give people a sense of hope through her butterfly ministry during the Live 4 Life’s ninth annual Day of Hope on Sept. 17 at the Community Center in Fox Lake. (Candace H.Johnson)

FOX LAKE – Live 4 Life hosted its ninth Day of Hope on Sept. 17 at the Community Center in Fox Lake.

The event aimed to spread awareness of suicide, bullying, addiction and other life challenges. It was a day of music, food, speakers and fun along with a serious message. A display of butterflies aimed to help give attendees a sense of hope.

September is Suicide Prevention Month.

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Valerie Gallegos, of Round Lake, organizer, talks with Melanie Passaretti, of Palatine about a handbook called, "A Journey Toward Health & Hope," by SAMHSA given out during the Live 4 Life's 9th Annual Day of Hope at the Community Center on September 17th in Fox Lake. Photo by Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network

Valerie Gallegos, of Round Lake, organizer, talks with Melanie Passaretti, of Palatine about a handbook called, "A Journey Toward Health & Hope," by SAMHSA given out during the Live 4 Life's 9th Annual Day of Hope at the Community Center on September 17th in Fox Lake. Photo by Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network (Candace H.Johnson)

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