Suffolk County Community College Campus Walk

Join us on April 26, 2025

How The Walk Started

Our first Walk was initiated in 2017 by a passionate student who wanted to build community and make an impact by hosting an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk At Suffolk.

This year will be our 9th Annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on the Ammerman Campus of SCCC. We are the ONLY college campus on Long Island to host a walk, and are proud to have worked to continue the event as it is a wonderful opportunity for those impacted by mental health issues and suicide to come together and get connected to resources, raise awareness and foster hope for those with lived experience, as well as loss survivors, and those who are supporting someone who struggles.

We also know that suicide remains a leading cause of death for youth and young adults.

The Walk raises funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the leading private funder of research related to suicide and suicide prevention. The organization also provides a number of educational programs for communities and those impacted by this issue. In addition, AFSP is an advocate for mental health and other resources including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org).

Partnering with Campus Groups

For the past few years, Mental Health and Wellness Services has collaborated with Veterans Services and the Student Veterans of America to bring attention to the issue of suicide in the veteran community. We will be collaborating again to not only provide resources to the general public, but resources specific to the veteran population.

We also participate in a 22-Push Up Challenge led by student veterans on Campus.

We have traditionally partnered with other clubs including the Honors Club and the Student Government Association on the event.

Hope Walks Here, Register Today!

Register today and join us on Saturday, April 26th! Invite family or friends that could benefit from the event and feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the walk.

Whether you are an individual student, student group/organization, other campus community member or someone from our local community that is impacted and wants to participate, this is an awesome opportunity to support an amazing cause while also connecting and finding community and hope.

Ways You Can Help Save Lives & Bring Hope to Others:

Fundraise & Get Rewarded!

Raise $100 by 04/26/2025 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event!

Want an easy way to help you earn your Walk t-shirt?

Ask the people you do business with to support your fundraising efforts and give local business' and individuals an opportunity to have their name along the walk route by purchasing a "piece of the walk". Business' have the opportunity to choose to purchase the sign AND support your Team fundraising. Click HERE to find out more information.

See all the cool AFSP merch you could receive based on your fundraising HERE!

Walk Route:

The Walk Takes Place

Rain or Shine

Participants will walk the inner loop of campus. The route will be 1-3 miles depending on how many loops you choose to complete.

Volunteer at the Walk

Our Walk could not be successful without our Event Committee and Day-of Walk Volunteers!

Want to join this amazing crew? Email Sarah Boles (She/Her) for more details

Become a Sponsor

Show your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide.

Email Sarah Boles (She/Her) to explore all the sponsorship opportunities!

Small Business/

Individual Opportunities

Small business' and individuals also have an opportunity to support the event and have their name along the walk route by purchasing a "Piece of the walk". Ranging in price from $100 - $500 its a great way to support the Walk, AND let the community know they care about mental health and suicide prevention. Click HERE to purchase and/or find out more information.

Promote the Walk on Campus and in Your Community!

Follow us on social:

Facebook @OOTDWalks

Instagram @afspnational

Use Your Social Media

Post on your socials! Share why you walk with your community! Use the hashtags:

#HopeWalksHere

#OutoftheDarkness

Click here to see how you can use Instagram & Facebook to fundraise

Team Tools

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