Twin Cities Walk
Join us on September 15, 2024
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Twin Cities Walk InformationDate: 09/15/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. |
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Join us to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
The Twin Cities Out of the Darkness Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we care about and love.
If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.
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Important Walk Day Information
Register Online: Please register online before walk day - this will keep crowding to a minimum and get you through check in much faster. For those that are unable to register in advance there will be QR codes placed around the event that will take you to a mobile friendly and simplified registration process. If you have checks or cash to bring on the day of the event, we will have a small station under the pavilion to collect those donations. 2024 Walk t-shirts will be available to pick up on Sunday for individuals that have raised $150 by the day of the walk.
Program Overview: We are thrilled to be bringing back a formal opening program which will begin at 10:30 a.m., including our Honor Bead Ceremony. We will begin walking around the lake immediately following the Bead Ceremony. The walk route is just under 3 miles and should take about one hour. The Community Resource Fair and Family Activitites area will be open until 2 p.m. As always, free memorial beads will be available on Walk Day.
The program will be ASL interpreted by a CDI.
Resource Fair: There will be a resource fair with event related vendors and organizations as well as a family activity center and food trucks, including Minne-Scoop-ta ice cream, Sizzling Wagon and Thai Thai Street Food. And new for 2024 SunBean Coffee will be on-site selling excellent coffee and morning treats until 10:30 a.m. (credit card only). We will also have some select AFSP branded merchandise for sale as well. Please join us before you walk and after for food, family fun and wonderful resources.
Route Map
Parking and shuttles: Parking is at Block 56 (1660 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108) located less than one mile down the road from the pavilions.
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Shuttles will run in cycles between the parking lot and the pavilions beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. when the event closes.
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How You Can Help
Become a SponsorSponsoring the OOTD Twin Cities Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health and suicide prevention.
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Volunteer with UsEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Twin Cities Walk a success. Send an email to erik.arveseth@afspmn.org for details on volunteering on Walk Day!
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Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide How You Can Help
Every dollar raised through the OOTD Twin Cities Walk allows AFSP to invest in life-saving research, education, advocacy, and support for those impacted by suicide.
Twin Cities Walk T-ShirtIndividually raise $150+ by 09/15/2024 for an
Fundraising Recognition Gifts
PLEASE NOTE: Donations can be made
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Top Teams Challenge *NEW!*Be a TOP TEAM and earn benefit like: team name on walk route signs, team tent, team name on the walk t-shirt and more! Click below for details:
*Cut-off date to qualify: READ OUR MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW AND MEMORIAL WALK ROUTE SIGN FAQS
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Fundraising Challenge - Individual Walkers *NEW*Individually registered walkers who raise $250+ by Friday, August 9th will be elligible to receive a Memorial Walk Route Sign and Memorial Slide! Click below for details:
*Cut-off date to qualify: READ OUR MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW AND MEMORIAL WALK ROUTE SIGN FAQS FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT
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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 09/15/2024. 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 the Twin Cities Walk.
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 erik.arveseth@afspmn.org. |
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Thank you participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for your support!
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