Our walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

We offer 12 Campus Walks and 15 Out of the Darkness Community Walks across the Virginia Chapter that are bringing hope to those affected by suicide thanks to over 10,000 registered participants and the people across the commonwealth who support them.

For more information on the Virginia Chapter Out of the Darkness Walk nearest you, choose a location below:

Community Walks (Fall):

Bristol  |  October 24, 2026  |  Cumberland Square Park
Website & Sponsorship Coming Soon  |  Facebook Group

Charles City  |  October 3, 2026 |  Charles City High School
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Farmville  |  October 24, 2026 |  Farmville Old Train Station
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Greater Fredericksburg  |  October 17, 2026  |  John Lee Pratt Park
afsp.org/fredericksburg  |  Become A Sponsor  |  Facebook Group

Greater Shenandoah Valley - Charlottesville  | October 10, 2026  | Gypsy Hill Park
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Lynchburg  |  October 3, 2026  |  Peaks View Park 
afsp.org/lynchburg  |  Become A Sponsor  |  Facebook Group

New River Valley  |  October 17, 2026  |  Randolph Park 
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Richmond  |  October 3, 2026  |  Byrd Park
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Salem-Roanoke  |  September 26, 2026  |  TBD
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Danville South Central  |  September 26, 2026 |  Dan Daniels Park
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Stephens City  |  October 10, 2026  | Sherando High School & Park
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Suffolk  |  October 24, 2026  |  Bennett's Creek Park
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Virginia Beach  |  September 26, 2026  |  Mount Trashmore
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Virginia Peninsula  |  October 10, 2026  |  TBD
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Campus Walks (Spring) 

Join a Walk Planning Committee

We depend on volunteers in our communities to plan and host our Out of the Darkness Walks, and we would love for you to be a part of this effort.  If you are interested in volunteering for your local walk committee, please complete our volunteer application.