The Robe Walk

A Walk for Survivors & Hope – 5,000 Steps, One Shared Story

In memory of Jeremy J. Pratt, Jr., and the 5,000 lives we lose yearly in the construction industry to suicide, and for those who love them.

Jeremy was a young man just beginning his journey in the construction industry.
Behind every statistic is a son, a coworker, a friend, a future that should have unfolded differently. The Robe Walk was inspired by his mother’s story, a story not only of loss, but of survival, love, and the invisible weight carried by those left behind. Participants can wear robes as a symbol of humanity stripped of titles, positions, and pride. In a robe, we are simply people walking together, acknowledging pain, and choosing conversation, compassion, and hope. We walk 5,000 steps to raise awareness of the 5000+ lives lost in the construction industry each year to suicide in the United States.

This walk is not only about those we have lost. It is about those who remain. The Robe Walk stands for survivors, families, coworkers, and anyone who has been touched by suicide — often silently. It is a space for remembrance, reflection, and connection.

In construction, identity is often tied to strength and endurance. The robe represents the opposite — openness, honesty, and shared humanity.

The Robe Walk now exists because one mother chose to speak. Because one industry chose to turn pain into purpose. Because silence helps no one.

Fifty-six out of every 100,000 male construction workers died by suicide in 2021, compared to 32 per 100,000 male workers in all industries. This rate was roughly four times the national average and almost six times the rate of all construction fatalities combined.

8:00AM – Registration Check in (Walk-ins welcome) | 9:00AM – Walk Starts

If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to the cause (click below):