Suicide Prevention Walk Comes to Buffalo
Buffalo Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Walk Date: 09/09/2017
Walk Location: Delaware Park – Buffalo, NY
Check-in/Registration Time: 09/09/2017 at 8:30 am
Walk Begins: 10:30 am
Walk Ends: 1:00 pm
Suicide causes more deaths each year than war, murder, and natural disaster combined. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for suicide prevention. AFSP has set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20% by 2025.
AFSP holds community walks known as “Out of the Darkness Walks” all around the country, incorporating nearly 200,000 people in over 350 cities nationwide. So far the Buffalo Out of the Darkness Community Walk has raised almost $60,000 dollars in funding, and hopes to reach the goal of $135,000.
Whether you know someone personally who has committed suicide, struggled yourself, or just want to support the cause, participating in Out of the Darkness helps AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
Anyone who participates at the Out of the Darkness Community Walk and has been touched by suicide or mental illness will wear honor beads of all different colors. This helps to connect everyone and let them know how they personally connect with the cause, and each other.
It’s a great opportunity to bring the whole family, and even dogs are welcome! With a $10 donation, you’ll receive an AFSP Paws for Prevention bandana.
For a glimpse at what the Walk is like, you can watch this video of the Overnight walk in Boston, MA.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, you can call Crisis Services 716-834-3131 or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255.
Call BryLin at 716-886-8200 for more information on suicide prevention, crisis prevention, and mental health treatment in Buffalo.
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