Back in 2020, our entire world shut down.  But for one family in Southeast Minnesota, life changed forever on July 27th.

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Every day, 20 young people die by suicide in the United States.  Overall, for every 1 person that dies by suicide, 280 others seriously consider it, but do not.

These heartbreaking statistics became more than just numbers for a family in Kasson, Minnesota.  On a hot, July day in 2020, Aidan Hegge, a 17-year-old at Kasson-Mantorville school in Minnesota, died by suicide.

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"...the aftermath of suicide is uncomprehensible. Please love on your family and friends. Seek help for those struggling and seek help if you are the one struggling. Suicide is never the answer." - Jennifer Hegge, Aidan's Light in Loving Memory of Aidan Hegge Facebook Group

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Last year, I asked a bunch of people who knew Aidan to describe him to me.  I heard...

Smiling. 

Always helping others. 

Being a light to someone who was hurting. 

A friend. 

Aidan was a 17-year-old who was a light in this world for so many.  Today, that light is still shining bright thanks to Aidan's Light, a non-profit that was formed to help prevent youth suicide.

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Aidan’s Light is a non-profit that will advocate to help stop youth suicide through charitable giving to both national and local charities, focusing on the prevention of youth suicide and treatment of mental health problems. We also look to provide local schools the needed resources to bring awareness to youth mental health and prevent youth suicide.

Everything You Need To Know About Aidan's Light and the 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Golfers or non-golfers are invited to help keep Aidan's Light shining bright by participating in the 5th Annual Aidan Hegge Memorial Golf Tournament.  By joining this event, you'll help honor the memory of Aidan Hegge and help raise funds for suicide prevention and youth mental health.  Below is everything you need to know:

DATE: June 28th, 2025

TIME:

  • 10:00 am - registration starts
  • 11:00 am - Tee Off
  • 4 pm to 7 pm - Live music from Bryan Akervik

WHERE: Dodge Country Club, Dodge Center, Minnesota

REGISTRATION: Price is $350/team plus cart fees and includes box lunch and dinner, live music from Bryan Akervik, on-course contests, and additional raffles.  Learn more and register at the Aidan's Light website here.

NOT A GOLFER?  Everyone is welcome to attend!  You can purchase a dinner for $15, enjoy the silent auction, raffles, and live music.

HOLE SPONSORS STILL NEEDED: - learn more here.

LEARN MORE:

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. Resource information is provided for free as well as a chat message service. To speak directly to a professional, call 988. You are not alone and help is available. Every life is important.

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Do you know an event or organization that helps others in our community?

Townsquare Media cares about our community!  If you know another event happening in our area or a nonprofit that helps others, please let me know!  I'd love to help spread the word and learn more.  E-mail me at jessica.williams@townsquaremedia.com or send me a note on my Facebook page - Jessica On The Radio.

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