The 11th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide will be held on Sunday, September 24th at Bowling Green High. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can be prevented. Many people from from Bowling Green, Kentucky are joining the thousands of people who will gather in towns across the United States drawing attention to the fight for suicide prevention.
The 11th Annual Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Walk is hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This walk will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education and support programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide 20% by the year 2025. “Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by connecting with one another, we will draw attention to this issue and keep other families from experiencing a suicide loss. We want to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Katelyn Simpson, BG Walk Chair.
The 11th Annual Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Walk is one of hundreds of events being held nationwide this year. “These events are about turning hope into action,” said AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia. “The research has shown us how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the fight, our culture will get smarter about mental health. With the efforts of our courageous volunteers, and a real investment from our nation’s leaders, we hope to significantly reduce the suicide rate in the United States.” Local sponsors for the Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Walk include Cheetah Clean (title sponsor), Logan Aluminum, WNKY, ATM Media Solutions, Hughes and Coleman, Houchens Food Group, First Bank, Med Center Health at WKU Health Services, Lifeskills, Rivendell, Jockeys by JW. Philly Willys, C&D Concessions will be on-site. Due to location of the walk, pets will not be allowed.
To donate or join this event, visit: www.afsp.org/Bowlinggreen.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those lives touched by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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