Dennis Tackett

We are saddened to share the loss of our beloved Overnight Walk North Star and Friend, Dennis Tackett. 

Dennis joined AFSP and The Overnight in 2006 after losing his son Jeff to suicide - putting his grief and heartache into action and passion. Dennis participated in 22 Overnight Walks, with his wife, Chris,  and had a total fundraising impact of almost $225,000. Dennis was a member of AFSP's National Board, Chair of the Loss and Healing Council, a founding member of the AFSP National Capital Area Chapter, and board member of the AFSP North Carolina Chapter. We cannot begin to describe the impact Dennis had on AFSP, the Overnight Walk, and all of our community members.

Dennis was an advocate, survivor, empath, and friend. He met everyone, and everything, with humor and love. We will miss him greatly.

In honor of Dennis Tackett, we are dedicating this year's 30th Overnight Walk to him.

If you would like to make a donation in Dennis' memory, you can do so here. We also ask that you hug everyone you meet a little tighter.

Donate in Memory of Dennis Tackett

The Overnight

The Overnight is an experience like no other. 

As you walk through the night, you'll feel safe and cared-for in a community where everyone supports each other. It's a place to laugh, to cry, and to heal - to honor the past and embrace a future that your work will change for the better.

Why We Walk

Every year suicide claims more lives than war, murder, and natural disasters combined, and yet suicide prevention doesn't get anywhere near the funding given to other leading causes of death. It's up to Walkers like us to make a difference. Together we can change the conversation about mental health and put a stop to this tragic loss of life.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

We are the leader in the fight against suicide. We fund research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states and events nationwide.

Bahl & Gaynor

We want to thank Bahl & Gaynor for generously sponsoring the 2025 North Star Brunch for our top fundraisers.

Guggenheim Investments

We are so grateful to Guggenheim Investments for generously sponsoring the 2025 North Star Brunch for our top fundraisers.