Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in NYC for its 30th Overnight Walk

The 2025 milestone event will gather thousands from across the U.S. to walk from dusk to dawn

February 3, 2025 — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), one of the leading suicide research and prevention organizations in the U.S., is hosting the 30^th Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, its flagship fundraising event on June 21, 2025, in New York City. The Overnight is a powerful opportunity to raise funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention while connecting with a supportive community of advocates with shared experience.

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. that affects countless people, from those at risk, to the thousands of family members, neighbors, friends, students and colleagues who have lost someone close to them. The Overnight brings people together each year, sharing their stories, supporting each other, and sending the message that suicide must be brought out of the darkness.

“We couldn’t do this life-saving work without our generous donors. The Overnight is hugely important to AFSP’s efforts in suicide prevention, helping support our research, advocacy and education initiatives nationwide,” said AFSP Chief Executive Officer Robert Gebbia. “This year marks a special milestone for AFSP – our 30^th Overnight Walk – and we are excited to welcome walkers from all over to join us in our ever-critical mission.”

The Overnight participants will gather for a night of hope and healing, walking more than 16 miles. In 2024, 2,000 Overnight participants raised a collective $3.4 million dollars – the most raised since the first Overnight event in 2002.

“The community of love and support is unmatched. Even if I’ve started out walking alone, I’ve met people along the way who helped me towards the finish line, and I’ve never crossed it alone. I find my people along the way, and it’s a beautiful experience,” shared Overnight Walker Alum Kallie B from Washington state with seven walks completed and already signed up for New York City’s event.

The Overnight fosters a much-needed community for all of those on a journey to find healing, solidarity and understanding. Walkers form lifelong friendships and discover new ways to continue to contribute to this important cause, including volunteering with their local AFSP Chapters. You can be a part of this special 30^th AFSP event and join The Overnight community by registering here: www.theovernight.org.

About The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that's smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

As a reminder, suicide is a public health matter and most often a result of a mental health condition in combination with other risk factors. How we talk about suicide in the media can negatively or positively influence the health outcomes of those who are vulnerable to suicide. To reduce the risk of suicide contagion we encourage journalists to follow guidelines for reporting on suicide: www.afsp.org/safereporting.

Contact: For media inquiries, please contact AFSP through this link.