Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention

WALK TO SAVE LIVES...

In the United States,
a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, claiming more than 34,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute; with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. With your participation, you will not just be walking, and your donors will not just be writing a check - you will be helping to save lives

By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community
Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's
vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, advocate for mental
health issues, and assist survivors of suicide loss.

WALK TO HONOR A LOVED ONE

Many walk in memory of a loved one lost to suicide. AFSP provides opportunities for survivors of suicide loss to connect with each other
and get involved through a wide variety of educational, outreach, awareness, advocacy and fundraising programs. Each walk site has its own unique remembrance activity in which you can participate to honor a loved one.

WALK TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE

Those who have struggled personally with mental illness or suicide, those who come to support a friend or family member, those who are
passionate about mental health education and advocacy also participate in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks.

WALK TO RAISE AWARENESS