Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 36,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP's mission has never been greater, nor our work more urgent. Someone in the world dies by suicide every 40 seconds; every 41 seconds someone is left to wonder why.

The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 250 communities across the country this year, with the proceeds benefiting AFSP. Please join us at the Out of Darkness walk on Saturday, October 6 in downtown Columbia. You will be walking with thousands of other walkers 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, and provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority.

Sign-up to walk and/or support a walker at www.OutOfTheDarkness.org. Search for walks in Maryland and select the Baltimore/Columbia walk. OR go this link directly Columbia Walk.

Check-in starts at 9 am at Lake Kittamaqundi (near pier) with the actual walk starting at 10 am.  Parking is at the Lakefront or at the mall. Please direct any questions to Afsp.maryland@gmail.com