This year’s Colorado Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, hosted by the Colorado Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will be held virtually on April 24th at 11 a.m. This virtual gathering 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 online, we will draw attention to this issue and keep other families from experiencing a suicide loss. Our ultimate goal is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Chris Peterson, chair of the 2021 AFSP Colorado Virtual Campus Walk.
The AFSP Colorado Virtual Out of the Darkness Campus 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, the science is only going to get better and 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.”
To donate or join this event, visit: afsp.org/COCampus.
