Volunteers to Gather in Mount Laurel This Weekend to Walk and Fight Suicide
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 16th leading cause of death in New Jersey, yet suicide can often be prevented. Volunteers throughout Burlington County, NJ, are joining the thousands of people who are gathering this season in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention.
The annual Burlington County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the New Jersey Chapter, will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. EST, at Laurel Acres Park in Mt. Laurel, NJ.
This gathering will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education, research, and support for survivors of suicide loss. In addition to raising awareness and funds to fight suicide, the walks give those who attend a chance to connect with others and know they are not alone, whether they walk in memory, in support of a loved one, or in honor of their own mental health journey.
“Suicide touches one in five families in the United States. We hope that by connecting with one another, we will draw attention to this issue and keep other families from experiencing a suicide loss. Our goal is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Elizabeth Clemens, Executive Director of AFSP New Jersey.
The Burlington County Out of the Darkness Community Walk is one of the hundreds of events being held nationwide this year.
Speakers at the Burlington County Out of the Darkness Walk will include local official Senator Troy Singleton. Local sponsors for the Burlington County Out of the Darkness Walk include Hampton Behavioral Health, Holman Automotive Group, Teamsters Local 676, TAPinto Mount Laurel, TAPinto Bordentown and Zallie Community Foundation. To donate or join this event, visit afsp.org/burlingtonco.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that's smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.