No one told us our daughter/sister was capable of taking her life ... but even if they had we probably wouldn't have listened. Suicide is for "other" people. And Kara was just a moody teenager who would outgrow her moods. How wrong we were.

Everyone is at risk of suicide. Kara's moodiness was from her struggle with depression and anxiety, she was not going to outgrow the moods, but she could have been helped with proper diagnosis and treatment. The silence, the stigma, and the shame of suicide prevents people like Kara who are struggling in her mind to get the help they need to live. We can not stop suicide unless we are willing to talk about it and put forth efforts to change the way society has handled suicide in the past. Take it from us, the loss of someone to suicide is devastating to the family and the loved ones. AFSP is the largest not for profit organization dedicated to the awareness, education and research of suicide prevention. Please join us to walk in memory of Kara and to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.

Join us in Philadelphia, June 16-17 for the Overnight Walk

Join us in Columbia, Maryland on September 30 for the Community Walk

Click here to see Schedule for Fall Community Walks in MD