Hope After Suicide: A Community Coming Together

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 11AM–2PM for our 3rd annual Cookout for Connor event at El Zagal Shrine (1429 3rd St N, Fargo). A casual, open-house style fundraising & remembrance event filled with food, conversation & fun.

This community fundraiser supports suicide prevention and mental health awareness through local initiatives. Everyone is welcome — whether you’ve lost someone to suicide, love someone who struggles, or simply want to support the cause.

🍔 Free-will donation lunch & bake sale from 11AM - 2PM
🦋 Butterfly Release in memory of those lost @ 1:30PM
🎟️ Gone Fishing Gift Card Draw
📱 Online Silent Auction Viewing & Bidding - closes at 2PM
🧸 Kids’ Area & Lawn Games
📚 Local Resources & Vendors
🏡 Indoor & Outdoor Spaces

This day is for all survivors — the family, the friends, and those who carry on.

Want to Help?
We’re looking for:
🧁 Bake sale item donations
🎁 Gift cards (min. $20) for the Gone Fishing Draw
🎁 Silent auction baskets/items (deadline August 10th)
🙌 Volunteers for event-day help

If you’d like to contribute, please message us or email ZW5vdWdod2l0aHRoZXN0aWdtYSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t.

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