Suicide-prevention week brings suicide-prevention walks in northern Kansas

We're now in the middle of National Suicide Prevention Week, and mental health organizations in northern Kansas have been busy holding walks to raise funds and awareness. In Emporia, the first annual "Out of the Darkness Walk" last Saturday, Sept. 7., raised $8,000 for local suicide-prevention programs, and had a turnout of over 200.

Walkers show their support for suicide prevention at Emporia's Soden's Grove Park Saturday. 

Source: Emporia Gazette

If you missed the walk in Emporia but still want to show your support for mental health in northern Kansas this week, you can still participate in the Shawnee County Suicide Prevention Coalition's first annual 5K run/walk this Saturday, Sept. 14., at Topeka's Hummer Sports Park. The deadline for registration is Sunday, and all proceeds from the walk will go toward suicide-awareness programs throughout Shawnee County.