On April 2, the SU Psychology Department joined over 250 campus and community members in a suicide prevention event. This Out of the Darkness Walk is one of many similar events around the country supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP). The walks not only raise funds to support ASFP’s efforts in research, education and advocacy, but also the walk also raises awareness of the issue in our area and highlights local mental health options. Our team – Psychology Department and Friends – exceeded our funding goal, raising over $500. Overall, the event raised more than $13,000 and is expected to be an annual event every spring on the SU campus. One of the invited speakers at the event was Emily Ritzes, a psychology major and gender and sexuality studies minor who shared a powerful message for the crowd of over 250 participants.