Community Corner
'Out of the Darkness' Walk Photo Gallery
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosted its 6th annual Fairfax NOVA Out of the Darkness Community Walk.
The local Out of the Darkness Walk is one of 275 in communities across the country.
The September 2012 event featured:
- Informational displays by groups including CrisisLink and AFSP.
- Speakers including Springfield, Va., licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Amanda Warbel and Lorijane Graham, author of the "Hummingbird Project for Anyone Who Has Encountered Suicide".
- Remembrance Displays paying tribute to loved ones who died by suicide.
- An opportunity for survivors of suicide loss to offer each other reassurance and hope.
- A walk to raise money for continued research and programs.
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