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Out of the Darkness Walk 2019 - American Foundation for Suicide Awareness

On Saturday, we walked in the Out of the Darkness walk in Pittsburgh.




We had a team of 10 people,
and we walked in memory of our close family friend, Ricky Banas.

Ricky was always laughing and joking (even as inappropriate as some of his jokes were, LOL!)

None of us saw this coming...
He was one amazing guy. He was like an older brother to all of us kids on the street. And Saturday, two of those "kids", who are now grown with families, walked in memory of him.

My son was lucky enough to get to know Ricky. He got to have him in his life for 14 years.

We even met up with a few of Ricky's family and friends at the walk.

And I'll be there every year.


The walk was along the riverfront, so along with beautiful views, it was about a 5k. I wish I could say that I did the whole 5k, but I only did half. It was hot, and most of our group wanted to stop after the first half. Next year I will do the whole 5k.
Bring it on 2020!!

Our team, Team Ricky, raised $400 for the AFSP. I'm very proud of the money we raised.

And today is a new week with new goals, and I'm ready to hit the gym 2-3 times this week, and eat right. I can do this!! And whoever needs to hear this, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!
#gettinghealthy #youcandoit





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