Herkimer County Walk
Join us on September 28, 2024
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Herkimer County Walk InformationDate: 09/28/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. *Arc Herkimer Business Park is located at 420 East German Street. Parking is available on site as well as on Harter Street. Onsite registration is at the pavilion. Activities and the opening ceremony are at the bandstand. |
We walk rain or shine! Please scroll down for event day activities and a walk route map.
Make an Impact
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 Herkimer County Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Herkimer County Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Amy Fahey (she/her) at herkimercountywalk@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Herkimer County Walk a success. Send an email to herkimercountywalk@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application. |
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-ShirtsIndividually raise $150+ by 09/28/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event. |
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FAQs
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 09/28/2024. 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? While friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at many events, the policy can vary by venue. Reach out to herkimercountywalk@gmail.com for information specific to the Herkimer County 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? Click the image to download. For additional questions, please email herkimercountywalk@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
On-SiteBreakfast items for sale before Walk, community resource tables, AFSP merchandise for purchase, and more! Post-walk, there will be lunch items for sale, free ice cream, Social Cornhole tournament, Hoop Shoot contest, Children's activity tent, and 50/50 & chance auction! *Cash, credit/bank card, Apple Pay, Link, Google Pay, and Cash App will be accepted for merch and raffles. All proceeds from merch and raffle sales will benefit the Herkimer Walk!
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Honor BeadsComplimentary Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingTeam or individuals (not on a team) who raise $500 or more by September 20th will be sent a link to submit information for a custom yard sign that will be displayed along the walk route and yours to keep after the event. |