The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, the second leading cause of death among people ages 15-24.

Following guidance & recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Vermont Department of Health, and the World Health Organization, this will be a virtual event.

We know that this can be a difficult time, so please take a moment to view AFSP's Mental Health and COVID page for helpful resources and information.

Depression, bipolar, anxiety disorder, and other mental health conditions will affect 1 in 4 of us during our lives, and yet too often these illnesses go untreated. In the United States alone someone attempts suicide every minute.

Students are a force for change. Be a part of this walk and join thousands of students across the country to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Together we can bring mental health conditions like depression and anxiety out of the darkness and put a stop to this loss of life. Walk to support a friend, a loved one, or yourself. We all have a reason to walk, and each reason connects us.