Fordham University's Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention

Fordham University's Out of the Darkness Walk

• 💡 Students at Fordham University are hosting the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk this Saturday.
• 🎯 This event is held in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
• 🤝 Co-chairs Megan Ruzicka and Laila Sayegh discuss their involvement and the mission of the walk.

Mission and Personal Involvement

• 💖 Megan Ruzicka has volunteered with AFSP since high school and aims to bring the community together to combat suicide, a leading cause of death for teens in America.
• 💬 Laila Sayegh emphasizes the importance of creating a safe community for college students to discuss mental health, especially given academic, social, and transitional stressors.
• 🌟 The event seeks to break down social stigmas around asking for help, providing a safe space where students don't feel ashamed or scared.

Event Details and Activities

• 🗓️ Walk activities begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, featuring honor beads and bag decorating.
• 🚶 The walk itself commences at 2:00 p.m. with a loop around campus.
• 🌐 The walk route is available on the event's website for those who wish to view it in advance.

How to Participate and Donate

• 💻 Individuals can still register for the walk up until the day of the event at afsp.org/ordom.
• 💰 Donations can be made through the website and directly support suicide prevention resources for individuals and families affected by suicide.
• 🚀 Future opportunities for sponsorship, joining walk teams, or virtual participation will be available via social media and the website.