BMW of Ann Arbor is happy to announce that we will be one of the major sponsors for the Ann Arbor "Out of the Darkness" Suicide Prevention Walk in September! We have been searching for a worthy cause that would allow us to rally as a community, oriented organization, and as individuals who share a common concern.

It is in our opinion that teen suicide is a real problem and a tragedy that no family should have to face. By standing behind this effort, we hope to give a greater voice to the myriad teenagers that feel there is no other way out. With the added hope to support them through the unprecedented trials and tribulations that so many of today's youth must endure. The dictionary defines Despair as "the absence of hope" and without hope many people see the only fitting end is suicide. Many of the scaring experiences of verbal, physical, sexual abuse, and neglect can lead to drugs and other social environments that end up in despair.

We hope by supporting this effort, we can do our part helping today's youth by showing them that there are people who care. Together we help can bring them out of the darkness of despair. We will be creating team BMW of Ann Arbor that will walk and support this effort and cause; we hope you will consider joining us in this effort.

Sincerely,
Nick Berinti
General Manager - BMW of Ann Arbor