This year Bowling Green is hosting the 10th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at Ephram White Park. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can be prevented. Walkers from Bowling Green, Kentucky are joining the thousands of people who are gathering virtually in towns across the United States to draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention.
The 10th 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. Our ultimate goal is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Katelyn Simpson, BG Walk Chair.
The 10th 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, 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.” Local sponsors for the Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Walk include Cheetah Clean Auto Wash, First Bank, Susan Oliver PVA, WNKY, Life Skills, Rivendell, and Hughes & Coleman.
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 affected 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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