Out of the Darkness Walk

This years Out of the Darkness walk was held at Highlands Ranch High School. I volunteered to man the NAMI booth to help get the word out about the wonderful and FREE services we offer, including our Family to Family course.

Donna volunteered at the last minute to come help me. Thank you so much, Donna.

Jennifer Lew, Mrs. Colorado US Beauties, also came to help with the NAMI booth. She too has seen the devastation that mental illness can have on a family.

I love that my oldest son, Stephen came. He was there with his high school team. Arapahoe had three suicides last year. That is three too many!

This is the Araphoe team that walked at the Out of the Darkness walk. What a wonderful way to show support.

The Highlands Ranch Choir opened the festivities with the National Anthem and Stand by Me sung accapella. They did a beautiful job.

Before the race, balloons were released to symbolize those lost to suicide. It was sad to see so many balloons representing so many lives lost. Their memories live on in those left behind.

There were over 600 people who walked that day. The fundraising goal for the walk was $24,000. That morning, they hit the $53,000 mark. Donations can continue to be made through December at Out of the Darkness .