AFSP Illinois Chapter

09/05/2026

Our Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk is Saturday, Oct. 3 — and we'd love for you to be part of the tribute slideshow featured during the virtual program and onsite at the event.

Sharing a photo or message is a meaningful way to honor a loved one lost to su***de and show support for others who have experienced loss.

💙 Raise $150+ to add a photo to the tribute slideshow.
💜 Raise $300+ to add a photo and personalized message.

The deadline to be included in the tribute slideshow is Friday, Sept. 18.

Check out the graphic to learn about other incentives as a Red Ribbon Walker or Blue Ribbon Walker. Learn more at afsp.org/Chicago!

09/05/2026

Will you be with us at our Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, October 3, at Montrose Harbor? Stop by our Why We Walk wall to share a message of or honor the memory of someone you love.

Need to register? Sign up now at afsp.org/Chicago or visit afsp.org/ILtogether to find other Community Walks happening across Illinois this season.

09/05/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to lift each other up and remind those who are struggling that they're not alone. 💙

Joining an Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a powerful way to show you care and help build in your community.

Ready to take the next step with us? Find a Community Walk near you:

💙 Chicagoland: afsp.org/chicago
💜 All Illinois Community Walks: afsp.org/ILtogether

📸 Manteno, Illinois Weather/Storm Chaser Jake Smith

09/04/2026

"[It's] nothing to be ashamed of, to talk about your mental health. We talk about our physical health; we talk about our mental health. That's the way it should be." —AFSP Illinois Executive Director Angela Cummings

Thank you to Eyewitness News in Rockford for their coverage of our Out of the Darkness Rockford Area Walk, which takes place at Rock Valley College on Saturday, Oct. 10. For more info, visit afsp.org/Rockford!

Read the article: https://www.mystateline.com/news/rockford-out-darkness-su***de-walk

09/04/2026

AFSP Illinois invites you to join us for special programming in honor of National Su***de Prevention Month.

On Friday, Sept. 25, we are hosting our Comprehensive Care Series, where attendees will be trained in three AFSP programs:

Prevention — Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention
Support — Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk
Postvention — Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Su***de Loss

CEUs will be available through our partner, Mental Health America of Illinois. We look forward to seeing everyone and creating space for learning, connection, and conversation.

📅 Friday, Sept. 25
⏰ 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual
🎟️ Free registration: https://uniqode.io/afspil-nspm2026

09/04/2026

tip: Share your story!

Make your Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk fundraising page personal by sharing your story and adding photos of yourself and your loved ones. Your story can help others understand why su***de prevention matters to you and inspire them to get involved.

Then, invite your friends and family to join your team for the Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Montrose Harbor. Together, we can raise awareness about su***de prevention and show our community that no one has to face their struggles alone.

Register and donate now at afsp.org/Chicago. 💙

09/03/2026

Ms Revolutionary Purpose World saw one of our Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk signs out in the wild. Thank you so much for sharing!

Have you seen the sign yet? Show us in the comments below and register for the Walk today at afsp.org/Chicago. 💙

SPOTTED IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD! 🤩

I was SO excited to see these signs in my area this week. Even more so because I wasn't the one who put them up! 👀 Come WALK WITH ME on October 3rd! 🚶‍♀️ I am serving as the Team Captain for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention AFSP Illinois Chapter "Out of the Darkness" Su***de Prevention awareness walk in Chicago for the 7th year! Let me know that you're coming and I'll send you the link to join my team. Expect a special treat and a hug from me! 🍩 If you can't walk but would like to donate, I'll gladly send you that link as well. I hope to see you outside! 😎

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-American Foundation of Su***de Prevention (AFSP) "Out of the Darkness" Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, October 3rd @ 9am

https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/participants/MsPurposeWorld-AngelSimmons

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09/03/2026

No young person should struggle alone. 🫶

Together, we can make sure every young person gets the support they need before they reach a crisis — this ***dePreventionMonth and beyond.

09/03/2026

to the 2022 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk! Were you there with us?

🗓 Mark your calendars: The 2026 Walk is coming up in just a few weeks — Saturday, Oct. 3 at Montrose Harbor in Chicago.

👟Whether it'll be your first time walking or your 10th, thank you for being part of our community. Together, we're building a support system that brings to so many people who have been affected by su***de.

✋ Who's ready to in 2026? Let us know in the comments—we can't wait to see you there!

Visit afsp.org/Chicago for the latest Chicagoland Walk details, plus fundraising challenges, prizes, giveaways, and more.

09/03/2026

Does your workplace offer a matching gift program?

Workplace giving programs give companies a meaningful way to support causes that matter to their employees. If you'd like to donate to AFSP, your employer may be able to match your gift — doubling your impact.

Visit afsp.org/match to see if your workplace offers a matching gift program. AFSP also confirms that matching gifts can count toward your fundraising total when the appropriate documentation is provided.

Register and donate to the 2026 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk at afsp.org/Chicago and our Out of the Darkness Community Walks across Illinois at afsp.org/ILtogether.