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- The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
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In addition to the Community Walks, there is also an Overnight Walk, usually in only two or three host cities each year. In 2008, the walks were held in Seattle and New York, starting at 8pm and beginning to close at 5am. The Overnight, as it is called, is 20 miles. [2]
Every year thousands join together to show the world that there is hope for those affected by suicide. Walk with others who understand the impact suicide can have and be part of a welcoming community that knows your experience. Register today!
The Experience. As you walk over 16 miles from dusk till dawn, you'll find support and understanding in a community of others affected by suicide. Together, we will help put a stop to this leading cause of death.
Walking Out of the Darkness. Since 2002, people across the country have put one foot in front of the other, joining the Out of the Darkness Walks to send the message that when it comes to suicide, no one must travel on their journey alone.
Bringing Communities Out of the Darkness. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, with friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walking side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
Jul 31, 2020 · Community is the heart of the Out of the Darkness Walks. Organized by teams of volunteers in 400 cities across the country, the Walks unite more than 300,000 people each year, showing the world that it’s important to talk about mental health and suicide.
Feb 21, 2024 · NEW YORK (February 21, 2024) - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization, is hosting the 29th Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, its flagship fundraising event, on June 22, 2024, in Boston, MA. The Overnight is a powerful opportunity for mental health and suicide prevention advocates to ...
