My sister and best friend, Maureen Kelly, took her own life on September 7, 2003.  Maureen was a warm, loving, caring, incredible woman who touched so many people's lives.  With her gone many suicide survivor of Maureen, like myself, have change and adjusted to a different life without her.  It will never be 100% again, but we all are making our life TODAY important and not worring about TOMORROW. 

I feel her spirit and love with me always and feel this walk I do every year is to celebrate the Love and Happiness Maureen is.  Maureen is SPECIAL and I think about her and miss her everyday.

Maureen struggled with Depression, even though most of the world did not know.  It is an illness just like cancer and hard to cue & cope with.  She & many others need help & support as they balance their lives.  I am so sorry that people can feel so warn out that they can not continue to stay alive.

The Samaritans has been a life saver for me as I got help in many ways: monthly newletters, conferences, walks, and most of all finding a wonderful support group, SafePlace in Medford!  Maureen is my Angel and has been guiding me in the right direction!   Samaritans is an incredible organization that can help many peoples lives.  More than 50% of the world is suffering from Depression.

 This is my fourth year walking, my first 5K Walk was in October 2004. We have had a loving team for the 5K walk each year.  I hope to have all those dear people back this year along with many more loved ones!  We all loved her dearly and also love each other. 

 You are welcome to visit my Special Maureen Memorial site at http://maureen-kelly.memory-of.com/