Walkers take to the streets to fight suicide
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. Hundreds of people throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties are expected to participate in the annual Oakland/Rochester/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by AFSP’s Michigan Chapter at 11:00 a.m., October 13 at Stony Creek Eastwood Beach. This fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s local and national education and advocacy programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide 20 percent by 2025.
“We walk to raise awareness about this important health issue. Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by walking we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Steve Windom, Area Director for Michigan.
The Oakland/Rochester/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk is one of more than 375 Out of the Darkness Community Walks being held nationwide this year. The walks are expected to unite more than 250,000 walkers and raise millions for suicide prevention efforts. With this walk last year, the Oakland/Rochester/Macomb walk raised over $50, 000 and had over 500 participants.
Featured speaker at the Shelby Township Out of the Darkness Walk will include State Representative Pete Lucido. Sponsors include Beaumont Hospital, Magna International, Meijer, Suburban Ford, and Brighton Labs.
“These walks are about turning hope into action,” said AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia. “Suicide is a serious problem, but it’s a problem we can solve. The research has shown us how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the fight the science is only going to get better, our culture will get smarter about mental health, and we’ll be able to save more people from dying from depression and other mental health conditions.” For more information and to register visit afsp.org/rochestermi.
State Bar of Michigan NEXT Conference 2018 to be held Sept. 26-28
Join the State Bar of Michigan for the 2nd Annual NEXT Conference (formerly Annual Meeting/Solo and Small Firm Institute) subtitled, “Come See What’s NEXT For Your Law Practice.” The conference will be held at DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids. Hear about the latest technology and practice management innovations designed to raise your level of practice. Learn new strategies for delivering competitive legal services in the changing marketplace and harness artificial intelligence software to increase your productivity. From NEXT Conference favorites like Barron Henley and the return of the popular “judicial perspectives” track, to industry icons like CEO of CLIO, Jack Newton, and MyCase’s Nicole Black — gain valuable practice tips to use immediately. The NEXT Conference has something for everyone — whether you attend educational sessions, go to a section meeting or network and make new connections. Attendees can find dozens of industry-leading companies and organizations offering solutions that are geared toward their specific needs.
Flexible and individual pricing is offered with multiple lunch and reception options, including the complimentary all-member reception. Register at www.michbar.org.
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