Washington, D.C. Out of the Darkness Walk
What an incredible day it was all around with the Washington, D.C. Out Of The Darkness Walk! I am so proud of everyone that was a part of DC101 + Leidos' Team One More Light and all of the walkers.
This was our biggest event yet and it's always great to see so many returning friends and new faces. The support means the world to me and everyone at AFSP / AFSP - National Capital Area Chapter, both in being there and in fundraising, which is another reason that I'm so happy with everything.
Because of your fundraising and the generosity of Leidos, iHeartIMPACT and our friends in Shinedown, we were able to raise almost $200,000 this year! That is fantastic!
Thank you so much for all that you've done to support AFSP and if you'd like to be a part of more fundraising or volunteering in the mission to #StopSuicide, you can find out about everything at AFSP.org/DC.
You are the best!
Mike Jones, Captain of DC101 + Leidos’ Team One More Light
Leidos Participants: For information about Leidos’ participation and support of this event, please contact Janelle Hunter at Janelle.L.Hunter@leidos.com.
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Please Make a Gift: Help us reach our fundraising goal by donating to a team member or making a general donation to our team!
- To Donate to a Team Member: Please select "Roster" and then choose one of the team members listed. Once you're on their page, click "Donate Now."
- To Make a Gift to the Team: If you are donating to the entire team as a whole, Donate Here or click the "Donate" button above.
- To Donate by Check (offline): If you would like to donate to the team by check, please download the offline donations form and mail it with the check. Just write the team name in the "first name" field.
All donations are 100% tax deductible and benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), funding research, education, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide.
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Support DC101's + Leidos' One More Light Team
The mission continues for DC101 + Leidos’ Team One More Light: to do everything we can to raise awareness and help in the fight to #StopSuicide. As the team captain, I’d like to thank everyone who has walked with us at any point over the past 8 years and welcome all our new members! It’s so important to keep the conversation going about mental health and how much it means to our well-being. Every part of that means so much and makes such a difference to so many. Thank you for your support and involvement!
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges. The company has a deep legacy of engaging its employees and communities on important issues and has prioritized addressing the various challenges surrounding mental health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), untreated mental disorders now account for more than 10 percent of the total global burden of all disease and, by 2030, depression alone will be the leading cause of disability around the world. Leidos is proud to continue its partnership with Team One More Light to help fight the stigma associated with mental health and suicide.
Thank you for joining DC101 + Leidos for the 2024 Washington, D.C. Out of the Darkness Walk in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Funds raised will help AFSP create a culture that is smart about mental health through vital research, educational and community programs, advocacy, and support for survivors of suicide loss. Please help our team reach its $100,000 fundraising goal and thank you for all your lifesaving support in the fight to #StopSuicide.
Together, we will succeed!
Mike Jones, Captain of DC101 + Leidos’ Team One More Light
Leidos Participants: For information about Leidos’ participation and support of this event, please contact Janelle Hunter at Janelle.L.Hunter@leidos.com.
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