Hundreds of people turned out at Magic Island in Honolulu for a suicide prevention walk, a hopeful moment for families who have lost someone and for survivors.

• Close to 60 teams walked to raise money for prevention research and community outreach.
• Families wrote messages on a wall of remembrance to honor relatives and friends they lost.
• Colored beads marked each person's connection to the cause, including loss of a family member and support for the LGBTQ community.
• One survivor who attempted suicide months ago described the crisis now feeling like a bad dream she has woken up from.
• Organizers stressed that help is available around the clock through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Hawaii CARES.

Outlook: The walk is expected to keep growing as more families speak openly about a subject long kept quiet.