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Nominations are in and tickets are available.
Visit Lake Geneva Impact Awards soon to be announced. For 50 years, since 1974, VISIT Lake Geneva has used this annual event to highlight and acknowledge those who have made positive and significant impacts on the quality of life in the Lake Geneva community. Awards will include Outstanding Citizen, Business of the Year, Community Betterment, Hospitality, and Rising Star Award.
The Award Ceremony and Dinner will be on Tuesday, October 8th at the Grand Geneva Resort. Cocktails are at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Donald Driver will be introduced as the special guest and awards will be presented. This annual occasion is all about who’s who in Lake Geneva and honoring them for all they do. Reserve your spot now at visitlakegeneva.com. tickets are $70 per person or $490 for a table of eight.
World Suicide Prevention Month. Wisconsin DHS (Department of Health Services) is highlighting efforts to save lives every day. Suicide is a top 10 leading cause of death in Wisconsin. The DHS says they are seeing higher trends with white men in rural communities experiencing suicidal thoughts. Data from the Department of Health Services show suicides across Wisconsin have increased over the past four years. Experts say factors like money and school are contributing to the increasing numbers. Economic, social, and legal issues, physical and mental health concerns, and trauma can create severe stressors that negatively influence a person’s health and suicide risk. Mental health, and drug and alcohol concerns can contribute to suicidal thoughts also. When the mind is altered it’s not thinking properly, and rash decisions are at risk.
In the most recent data from Wisconsin DHS, 932 people from across Wisconsin took their own lives in just one year. Experts say the pandemic may have caused people to become disconnected from each other and other support systems. There is work everyone can do to help raise awareness such as having more resources for those who are struggling. Whether that is the 988 Lifeline or telehealth services. The 988-crisis line was launched just over two years ago. Since then, the number of calls has increased by nearly 2,000. The DHS says when someone is in life-threatening danger a local, in-person response is the best chance of saving a life. If you or somebody you know is struggling, call the 988-crisis line, it is free 24/7.
