This coming September brings another year for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk events, which combat suicide and provides support to those whom suicide has touched at any level. In Rockford, Illinois the walk will take place at the Anderson Japanese Gardens, a beautiful and appropriate venue for such a powerful event. As a Gold Level Sponor this year, Southern Wisconsin Interpreting and Translation Services (SWITS) has established itself as a continuing sponsor for the Rockford event. SWITS has formed its own team, both to raise awareness and further donations for the event. Join SWITS by participating in the event or by making a donation. Both may be done at this link.

The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 250 communities across the country this year, with the proceeds benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, you will be walking with thousands of other walkers nationwide to raise money for AFSP’s vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority.

Here are the details if you plan to go:

Location:
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL

Date: 09/08/2012
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Check-in Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Registration Cutoff: 09/07/2012 1:00 pm
Donation Cutoff: 01/01/2013 12:00 am

Participating in this event is just another of the many ways that SWITS goes Beyond Translations and Interpreting! We hope to see you there!

 

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