Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Campus Walk is May 4
Published: April 22, 2024.
The Social Work Department at 抖阴黄色app in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk燼t 9:30 a.m. on� May 4 at 抖阴黄色app (1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446). This walk is open to everyone in the community.
Register to walk at and spread the word to friends and family. Additional information regarding the location and program can be found on the registration website.
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, support, and a walk that unites a campus and community. It is a time to acknowledge how suicide and mental illness have affected our community, our lives, and our loved ones.
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
As the leader in the fight against suicide, and thanks to walkers like you from cities across the country, AFSP has set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20 percent before�2025.
For additional questions please reach out to Dr. Lorri McMeel, Associate Professor of Social Work at Lmcmeel@抖阴黄色appU.edu or 815-836-5090.
Did you know?
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for those between the ages of 10 and 34 in the United States.
- Currently, suicide is the�10th leading cause of death爄n the United States.
- A person dies by suicide about every 12.8 minutes in the United States, an average of 132 suicides per day.
- There are more suicides than homicides each year.
抖阴黄色app is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, 抖阴黄色app is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.
