Fundraising Page for The Overnight Walk Washington,DC
June 1, 2013 at Washington, DC
Some of you may or not know this story, but I wanted to share to help raise money for suicide prevention. I'm doing the Overnight Walk in DC to help with suicide prevention. I need to raise $1000. So here is my story about suicide and how it has affected my life. Remember any dollar helps. Where to donate is at the bottom of the page.
Do you remember the day you received your engagement ring? Every girl does, right? It is supposed to be a very memorable day in any girl's life.
November 15th, 2008 was that day for me.
The day started off with work. Afterwards, a co-worker and I went out to grab a bite to eat. I can remember the exact restaurant we were at and where we were sitting. She was telling me the story of how her boyfriend committed suicide. Not knowing anyone who committed suicide before, I sat and listened to her story. I was completely sadden how someone so young would take their life and how many lives that one person affected. My aunt called when she was telling me about her boyfriend. I didn't want to be rude since she was telling me such a sensitive story. I can always call her later.
I remember going home and taking a nap. I remember my husband came home and woke me up right away with excitement. He had the most beautiful ring.
My first reaction was to send my family a picture. I knew they wouldn't see the picture until the next day since they were three hours behind.
The next day, I woke to a message on my cell phone from my mother. I was waiting to hear a message of excitement from her. Instead, the message wasn't excitement at all.
I remember calling my mom and no answer. So I called my grandma because I was a little worried about the message my mom had sent me. Not to mention, I also sent the picture to my grandma. My grandma picked up the phone crying.
Then she told me the news.. my aunt was dead. All she told me was that her heart had stopped. I couldn't believe it. I dropped to the floor in horror. She just called me yesterday! I remember crying to my husband that my aunt was dead.
I ran into our room and locked myself in there.
I didn't want to talk to anyone.
Completely helpless and 2,000 miles away from my family.
I called my cousin. I knew I had nothing to say about her mother's death. I was just hoping she would tell me that it was all a lie. Instead all she said to me was: "She killed herself, Kimmy, she killed herself". Wait.. what?! All grandma told me was the her heart stopped. We sat there in silence. So many questions to ask, but no one is answering. There were no answers.
How could this be so? She just called me yesterday! But I ignored her call, because I thought I could just call her tomorrow. Talk about taking things for granted.. because I never thought that tomorrow would never come. I didn't even check the message she left me because I could call her tomorrow.
She left me a message to say goodbye.
I didn't even listen to the message until after I knew she was already gone.
It was her goodbye. It wasn't fair. I never got to say goodbye. All I did was ignore her phone call. And she was calling to say goodbye. Goodbye forever.
I still have that message, some days when I'm feeling really down. It's really nice just to hear her voice. For her to tell me she loves me and she's proud of me.
Till this day whenever I see my ring, I think of my aunt and that day.
Love and miss you, Hilda Cadwallader.
11/16/62-11/15/08
Donations for Kim Sasse
Celvin Santos donated $250.00
04/19/2013 Wish I could walk with you this is the least I can do! :) |
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Anonymous donated $10.00
04/14/2013 |
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ESTHER HATFIELD donated $24.00
04/09/2013 |
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ZOFIA PRATHER donated $24.00
04/09/2013 |
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Meredith Hess donated $24.00
04/08/2013 You are amazing for doing something SO SPECIAL. |
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Ewa Pinkowska donated $100.00
03/21/2013 Kim, I am very sorry for your loss, and even though I know you can't put a price on life, I hope my donation will help another family avoid experiencing a tragic loss like yours has. I will do my best to be there with you. Keep in touch, please. |
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Annita Reynolds donated $24.00
03/08/2013 |
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Tara Swartz donated $24.00
03/07/2013 Kim I think this is a wonderful way to increase awareness, and I hope you reach your goal... Thinking of you and your family |
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Newby's Ace Hardware donated $250.00
03/07/2013 |
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Marija Grgic donated $5.00
03/06/2013 |
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Amanda Bobanda donated $100.00
02/28/2013 |
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Andrew Rutter donated $50.00
02/27/2013 |
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Elizabeth Pedraza donated $24.00
02/27/2013 I wish I could be there with you! |
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Stacy Harriman donated $24.00
02/27/2013 Kim, I am so proud of you for taking a stand to help prevent suicide. Depression is so common, yet people do not take it seriously. I wish I could be there to walk with you. Give my best to Jessica and the rest of your family. <3 |
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Joy Martin donated $24.00
02/26/2013 |
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Joshua & Kelley Smith & Herhold donated $24.00
02/23/2013 |
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Holly FLaxbeard donated $24.00
02/23/2013 I'll be thinking of you and your family as you participate in this overnight walk. I am sure your efforts will help others. |
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