Two friends from Jönköping, Eric Sahlén, 23, and Kewin Torstensson, have begun a six-day, 32-mile walk around Lake Vättern to raise awareness about suicide prevention and collect funds for the organization Suicide Zero. According to SVT Nyheter, both men have lost loved ones to suicide and are undertaking the journey to make a concrete contribution to suicide prevention efforts in Sweden.
The walk began on April 1, 2026, from Gisebo outside Jönköping. Sahlén told SVT Nyheter, 'It's a long way, but it's for a good cause.' Both friends have prepared with new shoes, many practice walks, and blister plasters, but emphasize that the most important preparation has been the support they've received from others.
It's a long way, but it's for a good cause.
The initiative aims to encourage people to talk about their feelings and reach out for help when needed. The walk will raise funds specifically for Suicide Zero, an organization working to reduce suicide rates in Sweden. The article included several helpline numbers for those needing support, including the Suicide Hotline (90101) and the Church's SOS line (0771-800 650).