Month: October 2016

The Lakeview Prairie Labyrinth was created in response to the loss of several loved ones in the community to suicide. Susan Denecke proposed the creation of the labyrinth after her son Adam took his own life in February, 2016. Denecke contacted friend and artist Kelley K. Quinn to create a community labyrinth as a way to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues to the community.

The labyrinth is open to the public from dawn to dusk 365 days a year and provides community outreach through guided and unguided labyrinth walks, support groups, workshops and an annual spring wellness event.

On October 1st, 2016, over 200 people attended a community healing “Out of the Darkness” walk.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are the leaders in the fight against suicide. They fund research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states.

Why We Walk

The Out of the Darkness Walks are proof that when people work together they can make big changes in the world. They are AFSP’s largest fundraiser – they produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health.