Out of The Darkness Walks

With David Foster Wallace's suicide on the minds of so many people, it's a very good time to think about participating in one of the "Out of the Darkness" walks this fall being sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

A lot of walks -- 150 community walks in 46 states -- are scheduled through the fall. The walks are expected to draw more than 35,000 participants and raise $3.5 million to fund suicide prevention research. But we really need your help. Walk to honor a loved one. Or walk to raise awareness. You can stand in silence and sorrow or join the thousands walking to end the stigma of depression.

The walks are between 2 and 20 miles. To find a walk in your state or area, click here. If you've ever thought about joining with other people to help prevent suicide, now is the time.