- According to the CDC, in 2021 suicide was among the top nine leading causes of death for people ages 10-64 and the second leading cause for people ages 10-14 and 20-34.
- The Lansing Out of the Darkness walk will take place September 21st at Adado Riverfront Park
- Watch the video above to see the personal connection volunteers and participants have to the cause of the event.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
Volunteers gathering to bring awareness.
“We see you, we hear you, we are where you are and we will meet you where you are”
And shed light on a topic that has affected families across our neighborhoods.
“Suicide touches everybody, mental health touches everybody, it doesn’t matter your race, your social status or anything like that, it touches everybody.”
On Sunday, AFSP volunteers set up an Information and merchandise booth along with games and crafts to promote the September event.
Becky Womboldt, who will be participating in this year’s walk, attended the kick-off event, and said what it means to her.