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Letters to the Editor for Saturday, September 24, 2016

News & Advance - 9/24/2016

Writer: Join walk to fight suicide

Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of death in this country. It touches millions of lives - people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds - but the research is clear: Suicide is preventable, and the more people who stand up for suicide prevention and mental health, the more lives we can save.

If you've lost someone to suicide, or you or someone you know suffers from a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, please join us for the Out of the Darkness Walk to fight suicide on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Percival's Island, 9 a.m. check-in/registration.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon.

Funds raised support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its bold goal to reduce the annual suicide rate in the United States 20 percent by 2025 through research, education, advocacy and support. These walks are truly uplifting experiences, and they grow every year. We hope to see you there.

Register online at afsp.donordrive.com (search for the Oct. 1 Lynchburg walk) or in person the day of the walk.

AFSP's signature fundraising event brings together friends, family, and supporters in nearly 350 communities nationwide.

JOAN PALMER

Lynchburg