Suicide Prevention Walk Planned in Herkimer

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Volunteers from across upstate New York will gather at ARC Park in Herkimer September 26 for the annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., with the walk starting at 11. The event will raise money for suicide prevention education and research while supporting people affected by suicide loss. Participants may […]

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