Penn State Altoona will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, April 5. The purpose of this walk is to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention. 100% of donations go directly to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, whose mission is to save lives and provide hope for individuals impacted by suicide.
ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, April 5. 100% of donations go directly to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, whose mission is to save lives and provide hope for individuals impacted by suicide through:
- Funding research
- Educating communities about mental health and suicide prevention
- Advocating for policies about mental health and suicide prevention
- Providing support to survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Laurel Pavilion. The walk begins at 11:00 a.m. and is approximately one or two miles in length. To walk, donate, or find out more information, visit Penn State Altoona's Out of Darkness Walk website. If you would like to help out at the event, contact Sarah Holland at [email protected].
