The Fall Walk Season ends November 12th in Norman

The walk season for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is coming to an end with the final walk for fall in Norman, Oklahoma on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The walk is set to take place at Ruby Grant Park with check in starting at 3pm and the walk ceremony starting at 4pm. This is the first AFSP walk in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Chapter of AFSP started its walk season on Friday, September 1, 2023, in Enid, and followed with walks in OKC on September 9, Atoka on September 16 in the morning and Antlers on the 16 in the evening. On September 23rd, the Tahlequah walk took place and the Tulsa walk followed on September 30th. There is still time to register to walk in Norman if you have not been able to attend one of the other walks. To register go to afsp.org/Oklahoma. There is no fee to register, and fundraising is appreciated but not required.

AFSP is the largest private funder of suicide prevention grants in the world. Each year, the signature fundraising walk raise the vital funding needed to continue to study and understand suicide.  The information learned by AFSP is used to create educational programs used to prevent suicide, advocate for legislation that is smart about mental health and suicide prevention, as well as support survivors of suicide loss.

The Oklahoma Chapter of AFSP is always looking for new ways to fundraise, while continuing to raise awareness about suicide and mental health. While the community walks are coming to an end, there are still ways to help. If you are a college student and would like information about starting a campus walk, or if you are interested in fundraising for AFSP, email Tami Kellar