out of the darkness walk???

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Registered: 09-23-2004
out of the darkness walk???
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Tue, 06-19-2007 - 7:46pm
don't know if this is even the right board, but I was wondering if anyone had any info about the Out of the Darkness Walks? I heard there are walks done overnight in bigger cities to supposrt suicide orevention, but when I went online it appeared that there might only be one or two walks across the entire couintry a year. I am in the chicago area and would like to participate in a walk. can anyone steer me to where I can get info on this or other "walks" or such to help suicide prevention?
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Registered: 02-12-2004
Tue, 06-19-2007 - 8:58pm

Hi and welcome to the board...


Unfortunately, I have never heard of "Out of the Darkness" walks--or ANY walks for that purpose. I am wondering if any of our other members have any info. on this?? If so, I'm sure they will post! In the meantime, I will see if I can find further information and if I do, I will post it here! Hugs, Lori

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 06-21-2007 - 12:14pm

Hi! Nice to see you;)


I was not aware of this organization. Thx so much for sharing. Here's the website for others who might want to check it out: http://www.outofthedarkness.org/


Is it possible that is you contact this organization, they will help you get a walk started in your area? It does seem a worthwhile cause & on the up & up. Keep in touch. GL & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 03-16-2007
Thu, 06-21-2007 - 8:36pm

OMG Jan,

Thanks for finding that site, this walk is so cool, I'm seriously thinking about walking, for my cousin and all the problems I have, There is one in my town in september, Only thing is I just hit up every one for money I know recently for money for a Heart walk in August so I'm not sure I'll be able to raise alot, but I really want to get this out there in the know, Its really important. gonna send the info to the the news stations and try to get some press on it around my town. I'm so excited, I think this is something that people don't know enough about in the world and will help awarness out alot. Thanks

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Registered: 02-12-2004
Fri, 06-22-2007 - 10:33am
I agree with you guys, this is such an important and often overlooked issue and it is WONDERFUL that such an event exists!! Thanks Jan for finding it for us and thank you to "matthewsmom" for bringing this to our attention. Caitlin I think it's great if you can do a walk and especially good that you're going to try and get some publicity for this important cause! Hugs, Lori
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 06-22-2007 - 11:10am
YVW, guys;)

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