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Community Spotlight: Mattoon Out of the Darkness Walk

By Taylor MitchellDanny Connolly,

23 days ago

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Heather Mathias joins WCIA’s Taylor Mitchell to preview their Out of the Darkness walk in Mattoon next month.

The walk is scheduled for Oct. 12, 2024 at Peterson Park Pavilion. Registration starts at noon, and the walk kicks off at 1 p.m.

The event is free to participate in, but walkers who raise at least $150 get a t-shirt.

More information on the event can be found on AFSP’s website.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.

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