Schenectady Walk
Join us on October 6, 2024
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10th Annual Schenectady Walk InformationDate: 10/06/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. |
Special thanks to the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office
Event Information
Google Maps to Thomas E. Isabella Picnic Pavilion - link HERE.
Parking is available near pavilion and in the park.
Activities include: raffle baskets, 50/50 (new this year!), group photos, refreshments, resource tables, art activity, AFSP merchandise, therapy dogs, honor beads and more! Raffle sales close at 1pm and winners will be pulled during the walk, you can check back for winning tickets after completing the walk.
Check in with us at registration for your commemorative mini flashlight to help light the way out of darkness and as a reminder that help is always there. While supplies last.
Food truck opens at noon - Nick's Lighthouse donating proceeds to the walk. Check out their lunch menu:
We are offering group exercise activities prior to walking this year, click here to indicate your interest! All levels are welcomed.
Crunch Fitness Warmup - 12:00-12:30pm
Trauma-Informed Yoga with Kim - 12:30pm-12:35pm
Girl Fight Fitness Stretch & Warmup with Karen - 12:40pm-12:55pm
Share your walk photos with us! Upload to our Photo Circle account HERE.
FundraiseRegister! There is no fee or fundraising minimum. Share your fundraising page link social media, via text, or by email.
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Become a Team CaptainOn average, team captains recruit 74% of the people who attend a non-profit Walk. Captains are essential! |
Walk AlumniThank you for joining us again this year! When registering, please click the blue link under "Been Here Before?" The fields below that are for creating new accounts.
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Promote the WalkFollow the @OOTDWalks accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Share your fundraising page and post about the Schenectady Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Schenectady Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Nichele Darby at nicdarby777@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Schenectady Walk a success. Send an email to nicdarby777@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application. |
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Creating a Facebook Fundraiser through your AFSP DonorDrive account is easy! Do not create a fundraiser through Facebook directly. Sharing a Facebook Fundraiser on Instagram will not connect with your fundraising page. |
T-Shirts
Individually raise $150+ by 10/06/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event. |
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FAQs
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Is there a registration fee? There is no registration fee or fundraising minimum to participate. We strongly encourage each participant to set a $150 fundraising goal to help support AFSP's work to stop suicide and receive the official walk t-shirt! |
If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt? The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $150 by 10/06/2024. If your whole team wants a shirt, each member must raise $150. |
How do I make an offline donation? To send a donation by check, please complete the Offline Donation Form and send it with your check to the address provided.
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Are dogs allowed? YES! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at this event.
How do I change my team status? If you're already registered and looking to create a new team or join an existing one, simply log into your account and click "change team membership". |
Can I register at the Walk? You can register or donate in-person at the Walk by scanning a QR code. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.
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Where can I find information on parking, the route, and the venue? That information is posted closer to Walk Day. For additional questions, please email nicdarby777@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
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