"As We Attempt to Help Others, We Find More Understanding For Ourselves"

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Hi, My Name is Ray Stenglein...

I lost my 16 year old daughter Annika in December of 2016. 

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the US for those ages eleven to twenty-four, and suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages.

Suicide prevention starts with everyday heros like you. 

The Mission of Wings of Hope is Simple...

to embrace people by joining hands and spreading our wings offering hope, love, healing and kindness to our community. We will do this by volunteering, reaching out, and creating neighborhood relationships.

Suicide claims more lives than war, murder and natural disaster combined.

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Deaths by Suicide

Second lead cause of death ages 11-24.

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Suicides per day in 2020.

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Suicide Attempts

Suicide attempts in the US alone.

History of Wings of Hope

2011

Wings of Hope Established

A courageous group of people come together to form Wings of Hope. The mission they forged for this group is listed above.

2011

September 2011

First Out of Darkness Walk

Wings of Hope brought the first Out of the Darkness walk to our community. Suicides in our community have been all too common, the desire to bring hope to our community is a flame that lives inside all of us.

2015

Becomes Non-Profit

Wings of Hope becomes a 501 C3 non-profit which helps further the ability to use all the monies raised to be used in our community.

2015

2017

Joined the Team

In the spring of 2017, 4 months after the loss of my 16 year old daughter to Suicide in December of 2016, joined the team for their 7th annual Out of the Darkness Walk.

2018

Became President of Wings of Hope

In the spring of 2018 I became the President of Wings of Hope and I am continuing with the original goals of the group with added commitment to bring education and awareness to mental illness in our community.

2018

Our goal continues to work toward our community's willingness to break the stigma of mental illness and bring hope to all dealing with mental illness.

Your Wings of Hope does not provide mental health services.
We connect you with the help you need. Please visit our Resources tab if you need help.

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PO Box 624
Spicer, MN 56288

Cell: 320-295-6000

Suicide
Resources

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Walk Out of the Darkness

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