Headwaters Alliance for Suicide Prevention (HASP) will be having their Walk for Hope event on Saturday, September 26th.

7AM - 8AM - Registration and Check-in
8AM - 10AM - Walk (approximately 5k)

This walk is to bring awareness to suicide prevention and mental health. 

HASP is partnering with Bemidji State University and United Way of Bemidji Area to host the Walk for Hope. This event is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Health comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant.

Register by August 23rd and be among the first 100 guests to receive a FREE t-shirt!

Walk for Hope T-Shirt Design Contest

Headwaters Alliance for Suicide Prevention (HASP) coordinates a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and promotes best practices that mirror the National and State plans to end death by suicide. HASP members build community protective factors, increase community awareness, and encourage ownership and accountability in the mental health wellbeing of Bemidji and the surrounding area.

Theme: Focused on Hope, Connection, Awareness, and Support

Who Can Enter: Any youth under the age of 18

Design Guidelines:

• Must be original artwork
• Use black, white, and one additional color of your choice
• Keep designs simple and bold so they print well on a t-shirt
• Designs may include words, images, or both

Deadline to submit: July 31, 2026

Fill out the form below to submit your design:

**note you can submit your design file by attaching a pdf or png to the form, OR mail it to:

United Way of Bemidji Area
PO Box 27
Bemidji, MN 56619