#overnightwalk2017

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The ceremony has ended. Time to pack up and head home. I'm so proud of everyone involved with this event. Walkers, crew, volunteers- you made it a night to remember. Memories to hold onto when it seems the darkest. Thank you for letting me be a part of it- and welcoming me with open hearts. I'll see you all next time. Until then, stay strong, and do what I would do. Believe in you. Thanks @afspnational, keep doing youe good work. Together we can reach the goal of a 20% drop in the suicide rate by 2025. Together we can do anything. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at Ruocco Park)

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Luminarias spelling out "STRONG" "STAY". Mine is in the top of the O. You are all so strong. Together we can change the world. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at Ruocco Park)

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The final mile marker!! Mile 16! Only .3 miles to go! I can't believe it, I'm so honored to be a part of this experience. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie (at USS Midway Museum)

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I'm so close. But I'm so far. The arrows mean nothing anymore NOTHING!! #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie #immelting #mypoorfeet (at Puerto La Boca)

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Mile 14. Wolfie is officially tired. Yeah... Wolfie is tired. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie (at Mister A's Restaurant)

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It's the best mile. Mile 13! This one goes out to all my Winchester peeps. Past and Present. You inspire me to keep going. So keep going I shall! #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie #WinchesterPride (at Central San Diego)

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Mile 12. We are almost there. But, this mile goes out to Terry Lewis. A paramedic who saved lives and could have saved even more. It's tragic to lose people. First responders, veterans... our dear friends. This is why we walk. To inspire others to stay strong and keep going. But also to remember and mourn the lives that were cut short. We carry you in our hearts forever. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie (at Hillcrest Farmers Market)

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It's mile 11. Remember? Last year I had to call it quits due to my ankle giving out. But a year later, I'm stronger than ever. I feel pumped. I feel able to finish the entire walk- and in record time! Sometimes we fail at things that are important to us. And it feels like we should give up and never try again. But, if you take time to heal. Take time to learn and grow you'll find that you can not only succeed but flourish. Mental health is the same way. So please don't give up. You will be so much better. But you gotta survive first. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie #suicideprevention (at Hillcrest, San Diego)

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My goal was to walk at about a 2mph pace. That meant getting to mile 10 by 1am. I'm beating that into the ground! Actually, everyone is. We're all so excited to be together and bond over shared experiences. It's so good to talk about suicide and the people you've lost. A moving journey. It might end early this year (cause everyone is crushin' it) but it'll keep us going forever. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie #suicideprevention #changetheconversation #youcannotbereplaced (at Balboa Park)

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As I hug the midway sign, I reflect on the walk so far. I wish I could have seen miles 5 and 6, and there's a surprising lack of glowsticks. But this route is super nice. Just a couple not-to-bad hills. I rate it 8.5/10. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at Balboa Park)

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Mile 9 baby! Next is the midnight snack! #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 #WheresWolfie (at San Diego, California)

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Mile 8! About 1/2 way done, loving how everyone is pumping jams to keep the spirits up. After all, it's the before snack slump. And we got this. Together. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at Balboa Park)

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A mile marker at last! I'm making good time this year. It feels good to know how far along you are. #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017

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Missed mile marker 5! And possibly 6.... but I made it! And everyone loves me! (Thanks cheerers you're so awesome) #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at Amici Park)

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What's mile 4? I'M MILE 4! #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at San Diego, California)

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I am far too excited about this pb+j. Thanks to the crew for supporting everybody! #overnightwalk #overnightwalksandiego #overnightwalk2017 (at San Diego, California)