Perspectives S36/Ep64 Volunteers Gather to Walk and Fight Suicide

Ellen Marks lost the love of her life to suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Georgia, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from Atlanta are joining the thousands of people who are gathering this season in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention. The annual Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Georgia), will take place November 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Piedmont Park. This gathering will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education, research, and support for those affected by suicide. In addition to raising awareness and funds to fight suicide, the walks give those who attend a chance to connect with others and know they are not alone, whether they walk in memory or in support of a loved one or in honor of their own mental health journey. The Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk is one of the hundreds of events being held nationwide this year.