Walking From Darkness Into Light for Suicide Awareness
Islanders gathered in a sunrise solidarity walk at State Beach to bring awareness to suicide prevention.
Islanders gathered in a sunrise solidarity walk at State Beach to bring awareness to suicide prevention.
Bundled up to ward off the early morning chill.
Bundled up to ward off the early morning chill.
This was the sixth annual suicide prevention and awareness walk.
This was the sixth annual suicide prevention and awareness walk.
Candles in hand, the group begin the walk to Bend in the Road Beach.
Candles in hand, the group begin the walk to Bend in the Road Beach.
SIgns of hope greet the walkers.
SIgns of hope greet the walkers.
After walking, participants gathered at the water's edge to share stories.
After walking, participants gathered at the water's edge to share stories.
Undeterred by the morning rain, and carrying candles and hope in their hearts, walkers marched toward the Big Bridge and then back to Bend in the Road Beach, as part of the sixth annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk.