Join Local Fundraising Walks to Support Suicide Prevention Among Young Adults and the Construction Industry

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Join the fight against suicide prevention among young adults and the construction industry this spring. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization, invites communities across the country to participate in Out of the Darkness Campus Walks and Construction Hike for Hope events that raise funds for AFSP's research and education efforts. To participate and find an event near you, visit afsp.org/give. Continue Reading AFSP Campus Walks Speed Speed AFSP Construction Hike for Hope Speed Speed Suicide is the second leading cause of death among those ages 15-24. Through AFSP's Out of the Darkness (OOTD) Campus Walks, high school and college students, faculty and others get the chance to raise mental health awareness and remind their peers they are not alone. In 2025, AFSP hosted 176 Campus Walks with over 29,000 participants, and they raised over $1.7 million for the cause. "As someone who has lived with suicidal ideation, I became a walk chair because I believe that community and open conversations about mental health and suicide can create hope and make it easier for people to seek help," said Tobey Smith, University of Central Florida campus walk chair. "No matter your story — whether you're struggling, supporting someone, or grieving — you are not alone. Through connection and support, we find the hope and resilience to keep going." Additionally, AFSP will host Construction Hike for Ho...