Camp Lejeune Marines and Sailors Run for 24 Hours to Save Lives

Marines, sailors run for 24 hours to raise suicide prevention awareness
WCTI
By Alison Parker
Apr 16 2014

CAMP LEJEUNE, ONSLOW COUNTY
Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune are running for 24 hours to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

"They're our brothers, so we need them right beside of us and care for them as our own family," said Sgt. Dequane Smith.

It's a R.A.C.E. that could save lives.

"Recognize Marines and sailors that are in distress," said Capt. Jimmy Lindemann. "Ask them if they're having thoughts of harming themselves, show that compassion and the Care, and Escort them to the appropriate outlet whether that's the chaplain or a counseling service."

Groups of 10 are running in relays. The units that run the most laps in 24 hours wins.

"We have higher incidents and higher instances of suicide and I think it's from the experiences that the service members have had," said SSgt. Matthew Jones.

Smith says he's lost several fellow service members in his own company.
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