Southwest Louisiana Out of the Darkness Walk

Schedule

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Lake Charles Event Center | Lake Charles, LA

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Join us for the annual SWLA Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, September 26th at the Lake Charles Event Center! Hundreds with gather to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide at our signature event!
Register for free at www.afsp.org/SWLA
- Start or join a team, or walk as an individual!
- Volunteer on our planning committee or on event day!
- Become an event sponsor and showcase your business!
Join the fight against suicide at www.afsp.org/SWLA
Event Contacts:
Susan White, ASFP Louisiana Walk Co-Chair
985-974-6462 or [email protected]
Jenny LaRocca, AFSP Louisiana Walk Co-Chair
337-764-0435 or [email protected]
Meghan Goldbeck, AFSP Louisiana Staff
504-220-6100, [email protected]
Why support the SWLA Out of the Darkness Walk:
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. To prevent suicide, we need to understand it first.
Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness SWLA Walk directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across LA.
Register today and you're taking the first step to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It's free, quick, and easy to make a real impact.
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Lake Charles Event Center, Lake Charles, United States

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