“USD, Vermillion and Yankton are wonderful supporters of Nikki’s Fund. Since its inception in 2006, we’ve raised more than $30,000 for USD students,” said Janine Harris, founder of Nikki’s Fund, which was created in memory of her daughter, Nicole Vallie Harris, who died from suicide on June 15, 2005. “Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention begins with each and every one of us. Our mission is educating others that suicide is not an option, that getting the help they need and deserve is.”

Registration forms are available now at the Student Counseling Center, which is located at the Cook House on the USD campus and participants can also register online at AllSport Central (www.allsportcentral.com) or complete a form the day of the run at 8 a.m. at Prentis Park. Pre-registration cost is $10 while cost is $15 after Sept. 9. All proceeds go toward Nikki’s Fund to support suicide prevention programs and other mental health needs for USD students.

The 2013 race/walk starts at 9 a.m. at Prentis Park (also the finish site) with runners and walkers navigating a street course through downtown Vermillion. Prizes are awarded to first place finishers in the male and female categories of 15 and under, 16 to 25 years old, 26 to 54 years old, and 55 and over. T-shirts and refreshments will also be provided. For more information about Nikki’s Fund or to make a donation, please call (605) 335-1688 or visit www.nikkisfund.com.

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