Welcome to the Oregon Out of the Darkness Party
#OregonOutOfTheDarkness
Thank you for watching along with us! Miss the live event? Watch the replay below.
Donations accepted through 12/31/21.
Step 1: Find Your Walk & Register Today!
Please select one of the Out of the Darkness Walks from the list below to get registered. Make your donation to help us meet our fundraising goals. 80% of our budget for the year is raised right now. Your donation of any amount makes a difference! Plus, check out the fundraising incentives!
Step 2: Invite Your Friends, Family, Coworkers, or Community to Join You!
The more, the merrier! Form a team and walk together.
Step 3: Take a Walk this Fall!
Join the Conversation using #TogetherToFightSuicide and #OregonOutoftheDarkness
Step 4: Join Us Online at 11am on 10/16!
We're going live! Learn about the work we do, where your money goes, find community, and honor your connections to the cause. We encourage you to wear your honor bead colors as a way to further recognize those connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are we walking together this year? Unfortunately given current COVID risk & restrictions, we made the difficult decision to cancel the in person walks for the safety of our community. We're disappointed, but encourage you to still join us online on October 16th and take a walk in your community this fall.
- Do I have to pay or raise money to attend? No. It is completely free to register.
- Can I participate and raise funds even if I can't attend? Yes! This year we made the difficult decision to move to a virtual event. Register today and watch the virtual ceremony on 10/16 or the recording later!
- Where does the money raised end up going? Money raised now supports the work we do all year including funding scientific research, developing prevention education programs, educating our community, supporting loss survivors, advocating for smarter mental health policies, and so much more. Your donation of any amount makes a difference.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Taylor Chambers, Area Director
Contact Phone: 971-208-5615
Contact Email: tchambers@afsp.org
For a list of all upcoming events and educational trainings, visit www.afsp.org/oregon
Oregon State Fact Sheet
Want to be involved with our Oregon Chapter? If you're interested in learning more please complete our online volunteer form HERE and someone from our chapter will contact you!
Thank You for Supporting AFSP!
About the AFSP Oregon Chapter
The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapters.
The AFSP Oregon chapter had an incredible year in 2020 because of the efforts of folks like you. When we raise funds, we increase public awareness and make huge strides in education, advocacy, outreach and research.
