Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps Raises $6K for Suicide Prevention Group

The following announcement is from the Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps:

Thirty Six team members from “Team Larchmont VAC” raised more than $6,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as part of the Foundation’s “Out of the Darkness” Suicide Prevention Walk this past Sunday, October 5. The team walked three miles down around Mamaroneck’s Harbor Island Park to raise awareness and funds in support of the AFSP mission.

Walkers on the team included volunteer EMS members from Larchmont VAC, other local emergency services organizations, as well as friends and family. Local elected officials from the Town of Mamaroneck also participated on the team, including Town of Mamaroneck Supervisor Nancy Seligson.

“Suicide is a public health issue that does not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity, or socio- economic status, and it takes an enormous toll on family, friends, co-workers, and the entire community. Everyone knows someone who has been affected, if they aren’t affected themselves, said Larchmont VAC President Grant Nishanian. “As community health advocates, this cause is particularly important to our members and our team is honored to help support prevention and awareness efforts”

About AFSP

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.

About LVAC

The Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC) provides emergency medical services for residents and visitors of the Village of Larchmont and the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck. Whenever 911 is called for an ambulance, EMT’s and a Paramedic respond, each of whom is trained to help in a professional manner. New members are welcome. Free training is provided. For more information, visit www.larchmontvac.org.

Photo credit: Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps