Hope Understanding Grief Support

💙 Come join us at National Night Out Park from 6-9 PM ! 💙

Some of the most meaningful things we can do for one another do not require the perfect words—just our presence.

That's why we’re walking in the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk.
Every step is for someone we've lost, someone who is struggling, and everyone who believes that no one should have to face life's darkest moments alone. It's a reminder that connection saves lives, that hope is real, and that every conversation has the power to make a difference.

If you've been thinking about joining, let this be your sign. Come walk beside us. Bring your family, your friends, your coworkers—because the more people who show up, the louder we say: you are not alone.

Whether you're walking in memory of someone you love, supporting someone who's struggling, or simply wanting to be part of a community that chooses hope, your presence matters.

Together, we can honor those we've lost, support those who are still here, and remind our community that there is always hope—and that no one has to walk through the darkness alone. 🤍

Please support the Aberdeen Area Walk this fall to help #stopsu***de Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

Thank you, NVC!! 💙

Through our 𝐓-𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 program, NVC employees donate $5 each Friday to wear jeans and a T-shirt to work. Those donations support local organizations making a difference in our communities.

We recently donated $700 to 𝐇.𝐔.𝐆.𝐒. (Hope Understanding Grief Support), a local, peer-led support group in Aberdeen that provides a safe, welcoming place for individuals who have lost a loved one to su***de. Led by volunteers who have experienced this type of loss themselves, H.U.G.S. offers understanding, encouragement, and connection through shared experiences. Meetings are free, confidential, and open to adults, helping survivors navigate the grieving process while reminding them they are not alone.

Thank you to our employees for making this donation possible and to H.U.G.S. for the hope and support they provide. 💙

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress, help is available. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟗𝟖𝟖 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline anytime.

💙Our H.U.G.S. support group meets this Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 pm @ Conklin Clinics 💙

Topic: Traumatic Grief - Discussion & Support Activity led by Reagan Flamboe, LPC-MH

HUGS to you, Aberdeen!

Thank you for joining us at The Mental M1le, showing up for each other, supporting mental health awareness, encouraging one another and being a community where people know they matter.

HUGE thank you as well to:
• The city of Aberdeen (for making this event possible)
• Our sponsors – Production Monkeys, Pro Ag & Pepsi
• Medical volunteer, Jenny Schaeffer - Dakota Roots
• A.P.D.
• Aberdeen Central XC & Track Coaching Staff, (Greg Murley, Katie Anderson, Eric Peterson, Matt Osborne, Lucas Howard, Seth Martens)
• Technology coordinator, Josh Jensen
• Registration crew, (Mona Smith, Jessica, Jen & Susan Appl, Mickey Everson, Abby Berry, Maria Martens, Heather Hedges)
• Timers, Ashley Brockhaus, Colleen Murley, Amy Thompson
• Starter, Jake Arechigo
• Sound system coordinators, Matt & Susan
• Photographer, Dawn Sahli
• Traffic coordinators & medals donated - Aberdeen Running Club, (Hannah Carlson, Jenny Clark, Jess Dorn, Paul Hopkins, Gaylan Lang), H.U.G.S. (Fred Geffre, TJ Steckler), along with Kendra Ochsner
• National Anthem vocalist, Allison Brenner
• Our community, family, friends, coaches, former athletes, current athletes, future athletes – all who ran or walked and donated to our cause

What an honor it was to witness such a supportive & loving community! So blessed and appreciative!

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Coach Martens was known for many things, his passion for running, his dedication to students and athletes, and his commitment to helping others succeed.

But at the center of it all was his faith.

These were words Bill carried with him and tried to live out every day: humility, trust, sacrifice, and service to others.

As we prepare for The Mental Mile on Saturday, we're remembering not only what Bill accomplished, but the values he worked to embody.

💚 Offer up. Give. Sacrifice. 💚