WALKERS TAKE TO THE STREETS TO FIGHT SUICIDE
Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk
WHAT: The Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk is a 3-mile walk along the lakefront hosted by the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to raise awareness and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
WHO: Over 7,000 participants from throughout the Chicagoland area, organized by AFSP.
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019. Registration at 9:00 am, Walk at 11:00 am
WHERE: Montrose Harbor – Montrose at Simonds Drive in Chicago, IL.
WHY: Suicide is #1 leading cause of death for people aged 10-44 in Illinois, and touches one in five American families. This walk gives people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
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