# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Out of the Darkness Metro East Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP's signature fundraising events, bringing people together across the country to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Whether you've been personally touched by suicide loss or simply want to show up for your community, these Walks are a powerful way to connect and take action together.

Every dollar raised here in Illinois goes directly toward research, advocacy, and education programs in our local schools, workplaces, and communities. 

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit afsp.org/MetroEast.

Contact:
Chris Allard (He/Him/His)
832-398-5908
Chris@TheTenthMan.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belleville/out-of-the-darkness-metro-east-walk/200030427642510
- **Event Categories**: charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Belleville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 19 Public Sq, Belleville, IL 62220-1695, United States
- **lat**: 38.51415
- **long**: -89.98501
- **full address**: 19 Public Sq, Belleville, IL 62220-1695, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Out of the Darkness Metro East Walk
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/451ade6f8a421805e17c140750c0a1b71854f6f1ce3ec9a4f994f4a50f595f6d-rimg-w820-h312-dc183878-gmir?v=1787296992

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Out of the Darkness Metro East Walk being held?
  - **A:** Out of the Darkness Metro East Walk takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am at 19 Public Sq, Belleville, IL 62220-1695, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Out of the Darkness Metro East Walk?
  - **A:** Out of the Darkness Metro East Walk is organized by AFSP Illinois Chapter.

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