Advocates with an aim to raise awareness for those affected by Depression are gearing up for the walk of a lifetime. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 14, a handful of volunteers will depart St. Louis, Mo., to take part in The Walk to Washington, D.C. for Depression Awareness.

The event, an 835-mile, 50-day walk to our nation’s capitol, will help raise awareness for those affected by depression. Volunteer walkers will attempt to gather 1,000,000 signatures on a petition for greater access, research and treatment for those with depression. In addition to the petition, volunteers will host rallies and utilize different ways to help educate people and raise depression awareness.

To sign the petition, sign on as a virtual walker or learn more information about The Walk to Washington, DC, for Depression Awareness, logon to www.walktowashington.org.

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