Owen J. Miller

RIPLEY – The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is supporting the annual Owen J. Miller Walk/Run, taking place on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Ripley Central School, near the Ross Street entrance.

Known affectionately as the “Buddy Walk,” the event is held in memory of Owen J. Miller and serves as a reminder that no one should walk through life alone.

Attendance is free, and all are welcome to participate in the walk or run in Owen’s honor and support the Owen J. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund. Community members can also donate directly to the scholarship fund by visiting https://crcfonline.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1588.

“Events like the Buddy Walk offer a meaningful opportunity to come together, reflect, and uplift one another,” said Carri Raynor, director of the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County. “Owen’s legacy continues to inspire action, unity, and compassion within our community.”