RIPLEY, N.Y. – The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is proud to support the annual Owen J. Miller Walk/Run, taking place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Ripley Central School (Ross Street Entrance).
Known affectionately as the “Buddy Walk,” this heartfelt event is held in loving memory of Owen J. Miller and serves as a reminder that no one should walk through life alone.
Attendance is free, and all are welcome to gather in remembrance, raise awareness, and share in the spirit of hope and connection. Participants are encouraged to walk or run in Owen’s honor and support the Owen J. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Community members can also donate directly to the scholarship fund by visiting the event's official donation page.
“Events like the Buddy Walk offer a meaningful opportunity to come together, reflect, and uplift one another,” said Carri Raynor, Director of the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County. “Owen’s legacy continues to inspire action, unity, and compassion within our community.”
The walk is more than a tribute—it’s a call to action to #ChangeTheWorldForOwen by showing up for each other and promoting suicide prevention throughout the region. For more information or to support the cause, visit the event Facebook page or preventsuicidechq.com.
