Local Woman Speaker Of Suicide Loss And Grief Starts Walk Group For Out Of The Darkness Walk.

Online, September 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Spokane, WA - Leslie Stickel of Hope Defined coordinates a team for the Out of the Darkness walk sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to increase awareness and to prevent suicide.

Leslie says: "I'm walking in memory of my mom, Jean...She truly was an amazing woman."

The walk will take place at Mission Park (E Mission Ave & N Superior St.) in Spokane, WA on September 19th, 2010. Registration 09/19/2010 @ 9:30AM Check-in Time: 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Walk starts: 09/19/2010 @ 12:00pm Ends: 2:00PM Donation Cutoff: 12/31/2010 12:00AM

Individuals can register for free for the walk. When an individual raises $150 for the team, they get a t-shirt. If any business owners want to sponsor this event they can get the logo on a shirt. "Any contribution will help the work of AFSP, and all donations are 100% tax deductible." Says Leslie.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 33,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP's mission has never been greater, nor the work more urgent.
Leslie has been a guest speaker for and has appeared in the media multiple times throughout her career. Married for 19 years, Leslie and her husband have two children. She resides in the beautiful state of Washington.
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