Grey Matters March

By: Aubrie Polenske

The Grey Matters Collective is a local organization founded in the Quad Cities. The organization is prevalent in multiple schools across the Quad Cities. The Grey Matters is a mental health and suicide awareness preventative initiative. The organization offers many collaborative events that open up the community and reach out to individuals. Upcoming, the Grey Matters collective event is “Keep Marching Forward.'' The march will be held in Geneseo on September 17th from 6:00-8:00pm. The march is to recognize all lives lost to suicide with speakers that have experienced losses in their life from suicide along with a light ceremony and a resource fair.There will also be speakers and performances. Individuals participating in the march may bring positive and uplifting posters to carry with them on the march. Cael Hinde, a Grey Matters leader says, “This march is a great way to reach out to the community as well as honoring loved ones lost to suicide. Anyone is welcome to join the march and it's a great way to show support.”