Loops of Gray + AFSP

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Their core strategies focus on these areas:

  • Funding scientific research

  • Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention

  • Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention

  • Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide

This organization and cause is of great importance to me, as suicide has impacted me in a variety of ways. Loops of Gray is a proud supporter of the AFSP through both regular monthly donations as part of the Voices of Hope program and the annual Out of the Darkness community walk in St. Louis, MO.


Out of the Darkness Walk 2026

Theme: Dark —> Light

Goal: $4500

Artisan Raffle

Winners will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Mental Health Book Bundle
from $5.00
  • Marbles by Ellen Forney

  • There is No Good Card For This by Dr. Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell

  • Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

  • Anxietyland by Gemma Correll

  • Kind of Coping by Maureen “Marzi” Wilson

  • Where to Start by Mental Health America

  • Project Semicolon

  • Easy Crafts for the Insane by Kelly Williams Brown

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Textile Bundle
from $5.00
  • Crochet stegosaurus

  • Quilted tote bag

  • Embroidered hand towels

  • 3 crochet cowls

  • 6 crochet dish srubbies

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Cat Toy Bundle
from $5.00
  • 5 styles of fleece and cardboard cat toys. Actual bundle will include several of each style, only 1 of each is pictured

  • 4 felt cat toys donated by The Bridge Cats

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Candle Bundle
from $5.00
  • Christmas Town and Halloween Town candle set

  • Sherlock and Holmes candle set

Donated by Candle Chronicles

There will be 2 winners for this item and I will contact you to pick your set.

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Learn to Fence Lesson & Class Package
from $5.00

Ever wanted to sword fight? Learn to fence at Fence St. Louis in this beginner fencing class & lesson package. All equipment proided and no experience necessary!

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Food Bundle
from $5.00

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Switchgrass Spirits Bundle
from $5.00

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

STL Bundle
from $5.00

Winner will be drawn on 9/30 and contacted via email. All proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.


Out of the Darkness Walk 2025

Theme: HOPE

Attendees: 28 humans, 0 dogs

Amount raised: $4547


Out of the Darkness Walk 2024

Theme: Weather the Storm

Attendees: 19 humans, 4 dogs

Amount raised: $4240


Out of the Darkness Walk 2023

Theme: You Are Not Alone

Attendees: 19 humans, 1 dog

Amount raised: $3140


Out of the Darkness Walk 2022

Attendees: 11 humans (including 1 baby), 2 dogs

Amount raised: $2215


Out of the Darkness Walk 2021

Theme: Okay to Talk

Attendees: 9 humans, 2 dogs

Amount raised: $1055


Out of the Darkness Walk 2019

Attendees: 12 humans, 2 dogs

Amount Raised: $510