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Register for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 21
In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, claiming more than 36,000 lives each year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students, and the third for youth ages 15-24, with adolescent depression -undiagnosed, untreated or both- as the number one cause.
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in communities across the country, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By walking in the Out of the Darkness Campus Walks, you will be walking with thousands of students nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide and provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority.
UW-Madison's campus walk will take place on April 21, starting at 12:00 PM. Click here for more information and to register online.
Normal Nonprofit presents a free film about eating disorders, followed by a panel discussion.
Normal Nonprofit has selected UW-Madison to show ED101, a short educational film on eating disorders, body image and self-esteem issues.
This film illustrates the four types of eating disorders through expert interviews, personal family stories, hopeful journeys of recovery and rock musical footage sung by Broadway and American Idol performers.
The screening will be followed by a discussion panel of medical professionals including Danielle Oakley, Ph.D., Sarah Van Orman, M.D., Janice Antoniewicz-Werner RD, CD, MA, and Robyn Hussa.
Feb. 29 at 7:00 pm at University of Wisconsin – Madison in the Memorial Union.
For more information, visit the Normal Nonprofit website.
The UW Kinesiology Club's annual Poker Run is coming up!
The UW Kinesiology Club is holding their annual Poker Run on Thursday, April 19, beginning at 6:00 PM (rain or shine!) at the Natatorium. The 5K run/walk benefits Scouts with Special Needs and the Kinesiology Club. Slowpokes welcome! Here's how it works: you're dealt three cards at the start and two more at the finish line. The person with the best hand--not the fastest feet--wins!
Sounds like fun, right? Head over here to register. The entry fee is $12 if you pre-register online, or $15 if you register at the race. In addition to benefiting Scouts with Special Needs and the Kinesiology Club, your entry fee gets you a race T-shirt, food, and the opportunity to win some prizes!
The 2012 Poker Run is sponsored by the Kinesiology Club, University Health Services, and Wisconsin Wellness Campaign.
