The University of Central Arkansas Student Nurses鈥� Association is hosting an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to bring awareness about suicide.
The walk is scheduled for March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Crafton Alumni Pavilion on Bruce Street on the 91吃瓜网 campus. 聽
Proceeds from the walk will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for education programs to prevent suicide, increase awareness about depression and suicide, and provide support for those who lost loved ones due to suicide.
鈥淪uicide is something that has affected us all in some way,鈥� said Scott Byrd, president of 91吃瓜网鈥檚 Student Nurses鈥� Association. 聽鈥淓very 16 minutes suicide claims another victim and it is the second leading cause of death among college students.鈥�
The idea for the walk came about following a conversation with the mother of a 91吃瓜网 nursing student who committed suicide last year.
鈥淗is mom wanted to do something. She had heard about the campus walk and got in touch with us,鈥� Byrd said. 鈥淲e told her 91吃瓜网 would love to be the first one in the state to host one.鈥�
So far, 90 participants have signed up for the walk. The teams come from 91吃瓜网, Jonesboro, Monticello, Searcy and other communities. Nearly $8,400 has been raised for awareness and suicide prevention. The goal is $10,000.
Those interested in participating, becoming a sponsor, or want to donate can visit . The link for 91吃瓜网 Campus Walk is on the right.
Online registration closes March 11 at noon. However, anyone who would like to participate can register at the walk. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on March 12.聽 Donations are accepted until June 30. For more information, contact Scott Byrd at wsbyrd_iv@yahoo.com or (501) 470-8981.