ETSU Hosts ‘Out Of The Darkness' Walk On Oct. 17

From East Tennessee State University:

October 8, 2021

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University will host the Out of the Darkness/ETSU Community Walk on Sunday, Oct. 17. Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the walk will take place 2:30-5 p.m.

The event will be held at the ETSU Intramural Field, 1244 Jack Vest Drive.

An initiative of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Out of the Darkness Walk raises awareness of the ways in which suicide and mental illnesses have affected the lives of others.

“We all have friends and loved ones who have struggled with mental illness,” said Christy Oaks, a lecturer in the ETSU Clemmer College. “The past year has been especially difficult as the effects of the pandemic have intensified feelings of isolation and fear. Being part of the walk is a way to let others know that they are not alone and that they are surrounded by a supporting community.”

Funds raised through the walk will be used to support the research, education, advocacy and support efforts of AFSP.

Registration is free and open to the public, and donations to AFSP are accepted. For more information about registration or the event, email ootdwalk4tricities@gmail.com or call 423-524-7747. Sponsors of the event include Frontier Health, ETSU Health, Downtown Yoga and Creekside Behavioral Health.

This press release was produced by East Tennessee State University. The views expressed are the author's own.