Penn State Altoona to host ‘Out of Darkness Walk’ April 5

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Penn State Altoona will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, April 5. The purpose of this walk is to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention. 100% of donations go directly to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, whose mission is to save lives and provide hope for individuals impacted by suicide.

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ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, April 5, in the Auxiliary Gym of the Adler Athletic Complex. 100% of donations go directly to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, whose mission is to save lives and provide hope for individuals impacted by suicide through:

  • Funding research
  • Educating communities about mental health and suicide prevention
  • Advocating for policies about mental health and suicide prevention
  • Providing support to survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide

Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. The walk begins at 11:00 a.m. To walk, donate, or find out more information, visit Penn State Altoona's Out of Darkness Walk website. If you would like to help out at the event, contact Sarah Holland at [email protected].

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