{"id":109941,"date":"2026-05-15T07:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=109941"},"modified":"2026-05-17T07:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T11:51:10","slug":"take-my-hand-mental-health-fun-walk-moves-to-a-larger-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2026\/05\/15\/take-my-hand-mental-health-fun-walk-moves-to-a-larger-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Take My Hand Mental Health Fun Walk\u2019 moves to a larger venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The inaugural \u201cTake My Hand Mental Health Walk,\u201d organized by the Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation, will now take place on May 17, from 1-3 p.m., at Hickories Park in Owego. Originally scheduled for Marvin Park, the event relocated to Hickories Park to better support anticipated participation and provide expanded space and parking. All pavilions on the river side of the park have been reserved, and the walk will follow the main walking circuit.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Take My Hand Walk marks the first annual mental health and well-being event of its kind in Tioga County. Designed as a free, family-friendly experience, the event will feature a variety of activities, prizes, and opportunities to connect with representatives from local organizations offering mental health resources and support.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation\u2019s mission is to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention throughout Tioga and Broome Counties. Organizers hope this event will foster open conversations and provide valuable support networks, in addition to bringing the community together.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis level of community interest and involvement is incredibly encouraging,\u201d organizers shared. \u201cIt shows how deeply people care about mental health and supporting one another.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Foundation plans to make the Take My Hand Walk an annual tradition, continuing to grow awareness and strengthen community connections year-round.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information, email to <a href=\"mailto:TiogaCountyNYKids@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TiogaCountyNYKids@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inaugural \u201cTake My Hand Mental Health Walk,\u201d organized by the Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation, will now take place on May 17, from 1-3 p.m.,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":109942,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - 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