Posted on June 23, 2009

Organizers Needed for Out of Darkness Walk

Every 16 minutes in the United States, someone dies by suicide.  This year thousands of men, women and children will walk in over 150 communities across the United States,  each contributing their voices to break the silence surrounding suicide.

Local citizens will have the opportunity to participate right here in the 2009 Coastal Maine "Out of Darkness Walk."  Interested individuals are encouraged to attend an organizational meeting on Thursday, July 2 at 5PM at the Five Town Communities That Care offices at 219 Meadow Street in Rockport.

Anyone interested in the joining the planning committee, volunteering, becoming a team captain or simply learning more about The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is welcome to attend the meeting.

By participating in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), you will be raising money for AFSP’s vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and assist survivors of suicide loss.  A portion of the monies raised are dedicated to local programming.

Many participants walk in memory of a loved one lost to suicide.  You can tell their story and even put your loved one’s photo on your personal web page.  Each walk site has its own unique remembrance activity in which you can participate.

For more information about the meeting or this fall’s local walk, please contact Dalene Dutton at the Five Towns That Care office by calling 236-9800 or emailing dalene@fivetownctc.org.  You can also contact Julie Clement or John Long at the Long Funeral Home by calling 236-0092.

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