The third annual South Buffalo Walk for Hope, an event to raise awareness of depression, addiction and mental illness and to reduce the societal stigma attached to these issues, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19 in Cazenovia Park.

The event will feature a 1.5-mile walk plus a post-walk rally in the park featuring free activities for children, music, food trucks and a theme basket raffle. Proceeds will benefit local mental health groups and depression and substance abuse programs chosen by South Buffalo families affected by related deaths.

Walkers are asked to pre-register online at www.southbuffalowalkforhope.com by May 13. Registration for the event is free, but the first 300 who donate $15 or more will receive a commemorative walk T-shirt. Registration on the day of the event will begin at 9 a.m.

For more information or to become an event sponsor or volunteer, please email southbuffalowalkforhope@gmail.com. You can also follow the South Buffalo Walk for Hope on Facebook for frequent updates.