Out of Darkness walk to raise suicide awareness

The AFSP organizes community walks nationally in an effort to bring attention and funds to suicide research and prevention. Fundraising money is allocated to invest in research, educational programs and support for survivors of suicide lost.

NAMI is a grassroots mental health organization that spreads awareness and education about mental illnesses. The NAMI club has been active at CSC for two semesters, and is headed by President Davina Fessler, a graduate student from Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Registration and participation in the walk is free, but donations will be accepted. Online registration is available until noon Friday, Sept. 23, or participants can check-in the day of the walk.

Check-in begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in front of the CSC Student Center.

There are two possible routes for walkers participating, with each route taking approximately one hour to complete. Both begin at CSC’s clock tower in front of the Student Center. The first route follows the perimeter of campus and the second route goes around Briggs Pond and up C-Hill.

Walk donations will be accepted until Dec. 31.

For more information contact Davina Fessler at communitysupport@wchr.net or 308-747-2413.