DALTON, Mass. — "Purgatory Road," a long-standing spooky event that raises money for suicide prevention and it is back! 

Attendees will walk through the fields behind the Dalton CRA at night and look out for spirits in the dark. Monsters and ghouls and renegade hospital staff have taken over the mountainside. The event will run on Oct. 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. and all proceeds support the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention.

The fundraiser was started by Joann Farrell and Betsy Nichols in 2012 and has raised hundreds of thousands since. It usually draws about 300 people per night.

About 50 volunteers work on Purgatory Road each night and the crew has become somewhat of a family.

"Purgatory Road from day one has been a team effort. It started out with Joann and I and our kids and their friends and then we went into the high schools and we got the kids there to help volunteer, we need about 35 actors a night and another 15 to help make sure everything runs smoothly and safely," Nichols explained.

"The most remarkable thing is the kids that started in high school oftentimes fly home to participate in this from all over the country. It's really made a big impact. They are what makes us keep going."

The fundraiser is now led by four people: Nichols, Farrell, Kaitlyn Houghtaling, and Joe Dinofrio, and they focus on making the best experience for guests as possible. Because of the nature of the haunt, it is recommended for ages 12 and older but parents can use discretion.

Farrell said watching all of the kids get into costume for the show fills her heart.  

Tickets are $15 and are sold at the door.