The Charleston Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a short scenic walk taking place to help fund research, education, and survivor and awareness programs in the local community. This event will start at 1pm with registration, followed by a short program honoring those that have been lost to suicide and the loved ones that have been left behind by this tragedy. Proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Music, Information booths, speakers and a Memory Board will be available before and after the walk. Participants can bring a photo for the memory board.

pre-register at www.outofthedarkness.org or register on-site at 1:00 pm. Email (tysonh@musc.edu) or call Heather Tyson at (843) 792-7340 for more details.

It’s completely free to participate in the walk. If desired, walkers can raise funds that will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration & check-in will begin at 1 pm, program starts at 1:30 and the walk begins at 2:00pm. The event will conclude after one lap around Hampton Park with a short ceremony.