IN SERVICE
THE S B S A RAIS E D
$5,809 TO INCRE AS E AWARE NE S S OF SU ICIDE AND MENTAL H E ALT H ISSU E S
OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAMPUS WALK ON APRIL 17, Holy Family University’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Association (SBSA) hosted the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), to raise awareness of suicide and mental health issues. The walk started at Holy Family University’s Campus Center and progressed to Fleuhr Park, located across the street from the University. Including donations that came after the event, the SBSA raised $5,809. According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10-21. The AFSP funds research, spreads education, provides support to those affected by suicide, and advocates for smart public policy.
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