Out of the Darkness Walk Scheduled for Saturday, September 9th   

To Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

What:                          8^th Annual Morris County Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Date:                           Saturday, September 9, 2023

Time:                          4:00 PM Registration; 5:00 PM Walk

Location:                    Cougar Field, 320 Shunpike Road, Chatham Township

Register Online:        www.afsp.org/morriscounty

Benefitting:                The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Facebook page:        https://www.facebook.com/Morris.County.Suicide.Prevention.Walk

Curt Ritter, former Chatham Township Mayor and Chair of the Morris County Out of the Darkness Walk, commented, “Today, suicide touches one in five American families. On average there are 132 suicides a day and in New Jersey, it is the third leading cause of death among youth between 10 and 24.

“Suicide does not discriminate and we can all take an active role in bringing greater awareness to this important topic.  One way to get involved is by participating in our 8^th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk, which has raised nearly $600,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This Walk has raised much needed funds, but equally important it has created conversations and helped to remove the stigma around mental illness.

“I want to thank our volunteers, the many walkers who have already registered, and our sponsors who have helped make this year’s Walk one of the largest and most successful in New Jersey.”

Morris County Out of the Darkness Walk Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

• Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department
• Green Village Volunteer Fire Department
• Paul Miller Auto Group
• Soltex

Silver Sponsors:

• Barth’s Market
• Begum Palace Indian Cuisine
• Chatham Borough PBA Local 226
• Central Dental Care
• Creekside Farm
• Daddy Matty’s BBQ
• Madison YMCA
• Maplecrest Ford of Mendham
• Mexican Spice
• Scoops
• Viking Pest
• Weichert Realtors

Bronze Sponsors:  

• Chatham Township PBA 170
• Green Village Packing
• Madison Auto Body
• Madison Nautilus Diner
• AJR Cobblers-Red Wing Shoes
• Morristown PBA Local 43
• Sotheby’s International Realty

About The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. www.afsp.org

Media Contact:

Curt Ritter

Chair, Morris County Out of the Darkness Walk

Curt.Ritter@gmail.com