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May 7, 2021 Catholic News Service ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Their eyes light up with love when Scott and Reyne Roeder talk about their son, Jackson. But behind the glow is the heartbreaking truth that he is gone and much too soon. Jackson s parents remember him as a fun-loving little boy. Like many kids, he enjoyed playing with Legos, K nex and anything from the movie Star Wars. He later played the saxophone and electric guitar and enjoyed adventure, running marathons and participating in MS TRAM, a cycling event to raise money to end multiple sclerosis. A gifted artist, Jackson also enjoyed painting and being creative. After high school, he pursued his passion at North Dakota State University, working toward a master s degree in architecture.
Richmond Kickers defender Devante Dubose shared his years-long battle with mental health ahead of the Kickers May 8 game dedicated to mental health awareness.
Charlottesville restaurants helping raise awareness for mental health
Charlottesville restaurants helping raise awareness for mental health By Rachel Hirschheimer | May 6, 2021 at 5:41 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 8:58 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some Charlottesville restaurants are helping a mother and daughter raise awareness for mental health.
Maggie Slinkman and her mom, Carrie Slinkman-Kerwick, are recruiting restaurants in Charlottesville to donate some of its sales throughout this month to support the Out of the Darkness Walk Greater Shenandoah Valley/Charlottesville. The walk, organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, works to end the stigma surrounding suicide and depression.
“We lost my dad about two years ago and he lost his battle with depression and so we’ve been active in learning about ways to prevent and help and reach out and everything like that,” Maggie said.
Outdoor concerts and Restaurant Week are just some of what’s happening ‘Round Town
Events happening this weekend.
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Mill Mountain Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. All performances will be outside on the front lawn of Heights Community Church. There are shows Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. You do not need a reservation and are encouraged to pay what you can.
It’s the last weekend of Botetourt County’s Restaurant Week. You’ll find specials for $10, $20 and $30 at dozens of restaurants. Restaurant weekends on Sunday.
Hike for Hope is on Saturday in Bedford. Money raised supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It’s Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Claytor Nature Center.