Boulder Resident to Walk Overnight For Suicide Prevention

BOULDER RESIDENT TO WALK OVERNIGHT

FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Out of the Darkness Overnight Will Take Place in Washington D.C. June 1-2

Boulder, Colorado – On June 1^st through 2^nd Dana Montgomery-Gair will participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Overnight, a 16 to 18-mile walk from sunset to sunrise, to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention.

“As someone who has experienced severe depression and come out the other side, I’m walking to show people it is possible to overcome this disease. Everyone deserves a chance at the life they want but some of us just need a little help to get there.”

According to AFSP close to one million people will make a suicide attempt and more than 38,000 will die by suicide in the U.S. this year.  “These statistics are troubling, but it is important to know that suicide can be prevented.  That is why I am walking in The Overnight, I want to take action to prevent suicide,” said Dana.  

The Foundation hopes that by bringing this event to the nation’s capital it will elevate a national conversation about suicide prevention as well as motivate leaders to take more action regarding this serious public health problem.

Proceeds from the Out of the Darkness Overnight support research and a variety of prevention, education and advocacy programs including distribution of the Foundation’s More Than Sad educational program on teen depression and suicide prevention to high schools across the country.

To support Dana Montgomery-Gair or to get more information about The Overnight, call 888-The-Overnight or visit www.TheOvernight.org.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, remember that help is available.  For more information about suicide such as risk factors and warning signs, visit www.AFSP.org.