Cullman Walk 2026

September 27, 2026 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Veterans Memorial Pavilion at Sportsman Lake Park: 1544 Sportsman Lake Rd Cullman, AL 35055 Get Directions

Hope & Remembrance Walk 2026

I founded the Hope and Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk in 2021 after losing my beautiful nephew, Blaine Smith, to suicide on January 4, 2020. Blaine was a 2018 graduate of Fort Payne High School. He was one of the funniest, sweetest, most loving people I have ever known. As I was saying my final goodbye to Blaine, I kissed him on the forehead and made a promise to him. I promised I would do something to honor his memory and try to change the way people view mental health by raising awareness of suicide prevention. On February 24th, 2024, I lost my firstborn, my son, Jason Barber, to suicide. Jason had such a big heart and would help anyone who needed it. He was funny and would definitely keep you laughing. However, Jason never knew his self-worth and struggled to find his place in this world. As much as losing my son to suicide breaks my heart, I know I have to help bring awareness to suicide prevention and mental health. We need to change the stigma that surrounds mental health. Let's be the change! Be kind. You never know what someone may be struggling with. Thank you for your support, Shelly Sartain

Join us on the afternoon of September 27th for our Hope & Remembrance Walk to honor those we have lost and bring hope and awareness to those who struggle with or have been affected by suicide.

Food trucks, vendors, raffle prizes and more!

When registering there is a t-shirt size selection. Only fill out that question if you are also purchasing a t-shirt. You will only receive a t-shirt with a t-shirt ticket purchase.