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Man Walks 75 Miles for Police Mental Health Awareness

9/25/2025

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Rob Swiderski walks to every Chicago police station to raise mental health awareness for officers via Operation Serve & Protect.
Team will cover 75 miles in 50 hours, visiting 22 police districts and carrying personalized thank-you cards and letters.
Each officer will receive a painted penny symbolizing suicide prevention and burdens. Officer Debra Preus emphasizes support and invites thank-you cards.

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Story summary

Rob Swiderski walks to every Chicago police station to raise mental health awareness for officers via Operation Serve & Protect.
Team will cover 75 miles in 50 hours, visiting 22 police districts and carrying personalized thank-you cards and letters.
Each officer will receive a painted penny symbolizing suicide prevention and burdens. Officer Debra Preus emphasizes support and invites thank-you cards.