On Saturday night, June 13, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will bring its flagship fundraising event, The Overnight, to Chicago for the first time in 17 years. Starting and ending at the iconic Navy Pier, approximately 2,000 participants from across the country will embark on a powerful, 16-mile journey from dusk until dawn, walking along Lake Michigan to bring suicide prevention out of the shadows and into the light. The Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk fosters a safe, stigma-free environment where participants share personal stories, find healing, and raise community awareness. Funds raised through the event directly support AFSP’s mission to fund scientific research, educate the public about mental health, advocate for life-saving public policies, and support those impacted by suicide. Those interested in participating in the Overnight can still register at TheOvernight.org.

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