SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and this year's Northwest Louisiana Out of the Darkness Walk will take place on Saturday, October 18, at Betty Virginia Park in Shreveport.

The walk helps raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Over $26,000 was raised during last year's walk, which had almost 300 participants.

"We have increased our fundraising ($35,000) and participant goals (450) and are looking forward to making an even larger impact this year to raise additional awareness and funds for a great organization," a press release stated. "This is a family-friendly event featuring music, activities, a butterfly release, refreshments, a silent auction, and a walk around beautiful Betty Virginia Park (0.9 miles) to ra

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