Chicago, June 27-28, 2009

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Congratulations to the 2,000 walkers, crew and volunteers who raised more than $2 million, before expenses, for the 2009 Out of the Darkness Overnight in Chicago.

Amidst the backdrop of the Windy City, participants gathered at Soldier Field to walk 18 miles through the night to raise funds to support AFSP’s research and education programs to prevent suicide, increase advocacy, and assist survivors of suicide loss.

“We are walking tonight to state loud and clear that depression and other brain illnesses are just that -- illnesses,” AFSP Executive Director Robert Gebbia told participants during opening ceremonies. "People battling these illnesses require and deserve understanding, treatment and the same compassion as people afflicted with any other illness."

The date and location for the 2010 Overnight will be announced shortly.

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