2024 Calendar of Events

Join me! 

March 2, 2024

James’ 26th Birthday – Because James was always able to make the best out of any situation, please look on the bright side of every situation you find yourself in today and enjoy a slice of cheesecake to remember how much light James brought into this world. I am donating a birthday cake and paper products for a foster child today.

Also, on this day, there is the Stride for Life event at Westlake High School in Austin. Let me know if you plan to participate in that; I would be honored to support those remembering Carrie and James in this walk/fun run at their old high school. More info here: Stride for Life

March 24, 2024

This is the fifth anniversary of James’ death. I’m still so confused and sad. I will spend this horrible day honoring him privately.

April 18, 2024

Carrie’s 24th Birthday – Ephesians 4:32 Day (Carrie’s favorite Bible verse – Be Kind to One Another). Perform a random act of kindness for someone today and then enjoy a cupcake to celebrate the fun that Carrie brought in to this world. I am donating a birthday cake and paper products for a foster child today.

April 20, 2024

Round Rock ISD Campus Walk –   It is so important to get the word out that suicide is never the answer, especially to our high school and college students.  I’m unable to attend this year, but am happy to support those who walk for Carrie and James. Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention, create a sense of community for those who have lost loved ones to suicide, and to inspire Hope in those struggling. 

June 22, 2024

The Overnight Out of the Darkness walk is scheduled for this night in Boston, MA.  The Overnight Out of the Darkness walk was designed to start at sunset and end around sunrise, so participants were literally walking (16-18 miles) out of the darkness to shed light on the issue of suicide. These walks raise awareness for suicide prevention, provide a sense of community for those recovering from a loss due to suicide, and inspire Hope in those struggling right now. I am currently planning on participating and would love to have you walk alongside me all night long. You can sign up to be on my team here:  Carrying On

September 10, 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day – To help spread awareness about suicide prevention, please share my story, say a prayer, light a candle, check in on your family and friends, and make a donation to the Carrie Cotter Memorial Fund (www.CarrieCotter.com). 100% of donations go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to help those who are struggling find Hope and choose to Live. I believe raising awareness will reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and then more people will seek help.

September 28, 2024

NAMIWALKS Central Texas – “Walk with us to promote awareness of mental health and reduce stigma by sharing stories and walking together, to raise funds for NAMI’s mission of advocacy…, and to build community and reassure people they are not alone.”  Plan to meet at The Long Center at 8am for leisurely 5k walk to the Capitol and back.  You can sign up and join Team Carrying On here:  Carrying On 

October 26, 2024

Somehow this day will be the 7th anniversary of Carrie’s death. She has missed so much already and I miss her so much every day. I will spend this horrible day honoring her privately, after the Austin walk.

Austin Out of the Darkness walk – Please plan to walk with me to raise awareness for suicide prevention, create a sense of community for those who have lost loved ones to suicide, and to inspire Hope in those struggling. We will plan to meet on the south side of the Capitol at 9:30am for a quick picture, pick up our Honor beads, and hang Carrie and James’ pictures on the memory wall. The opening ceremony is at 10am, followed by a short walk on the Capitol grounds and nearby city streets. Wear your blue Carrying On t-shirt! (If you don’t have one, let me know and I will bring you one!)  More details provided when you sign up! You can sign up and join Team Carrying On here: Carrying On