Out of the Darkness Walk 2026

Saint Joseph’s University’s Dean’s Leadership Program hosts the annual Out of the Darkness Walk, which is an event that raises awareness of the prevalence of mental health in our community and surrounding communities. The Dean’s Leadership Program initiated the Out of the Darkness Walk in 2015 to honor the memory of a member of the SJU community whom we lost to suicide. The Out of the Darkness Walk provides the opportunity for attendees to self-reflect on their mental health, to remember those whom they have lost, and to be supported in this process through unity and love. The purpose of this walk is to raise greater awareness of the struggles surrounding mental health, and all proceeds and funds that are raised through this effort will be donated to Active Minds, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of mental health amongst college students!