One year after 10-year-old Autumn Bushman took her own life, hundreds of cars and motorcycles left the Salem Civic Center Saturday for a memorial benefit ride organized to honor her and raise money for suicide prevention in the Roanoke Valley.

One year after 10-year-old Autumn Bushman died by suicide, her family is sharing their grief and renewing their push to prevent similar tragedies.

French President Emmanuel Macron says a new bill to be drafted this year will address end-of-life options.

The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are joining forces to focus on suicide prevention, warning signs, and reduction of the stigma associated with suicide in the Roanoke Valley, according to a joint press release.

The Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition is hosting a special fundraiser on Sunday, July 17th at Percival’s Island in Downtown Lynchburg.