Fresno Walk

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Fresno Walk Information

Date: 09/28/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am
Program Starts: 10:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Woodward Park, Fresno, CA
Mt. View Shelter
Contact: Andrea Morales
Contact Phone: 559-355-5434
Contact Email: outofthedarkness.fresno@gmail.com

Register today! Click the button above to get started.

Everyone that is planning to attend should register.


Important Information Regarding Registration!

Individuals only need to come to the Registration Area for three reasons!

1. Pick up their Fresno Walk Shirt (must raise/donate $150+ on personal fundraising page)

2. To drop off check/cash donations, or donate by card via QR code

3. Register day-of via QR code

Make an Impact

Fundraise

Register! There is no fee or fundraising minimum. Share your fundraising page link social media, via text, or by email.

PARTICIPANT HUB

2024 Team Incentive!

Raise $2,500 as a team by Friday, August 23 to have your team name added to the back of this year's Fresno Walk shirt!

Become a Team Captain

On average, team captains recruit 74% of the people who attend a non-profit Walk.

Captains are essential!

BECOME A CAPTAIN

VISIT TEAM CENTRAL

Walk Alumni

Thank 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 Walk

Follow the @OOTDWalks accounts on Facebook and Twitter.

Share your fundraising page and post about the Fresno Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Fresno Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health.

Reach out to Andrea Morales at outofthedarkness.fresno@gmail.com for more.

 

Volunteer

Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Fresno Walk a success.

Send an email to outofthedarkness.fresno@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application.

Facebook

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 09/28/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event.

2024 Team Incentive!

Raise $2,500 as a team by Friday, August 23 to have your team name added to the back of this year's Fresno Walk shirt!

Tutorials

REGISTRATION GUIDE

JOINING/CREATING TEAMS


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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.

Offline Donation Form

 

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the Fresno 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".

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Can I register at the Walk? 

You can register or donate in-person at the Walk by scanning a QR code, or bringing cash and check donations. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.

 

 

 

Where can I park? Is there a parking fee?

Woodward Park does have an an entrance fee: $5 per vehicle or $3 for vehicles with anyone 65+ inside.

How long is the walk route?

This year's route will go through parts of Woodward Park and is no more than 1.5 miles.


Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

Visit the AFSP Table to grab free resources, learn more about AFSP programs, become a Chapter Volunteer, and more!

Visit our 12 Resource Partners from around the area!

This is a family-friend evernt! All kids are welcomed to visit the Kids Area for coloring pages and bubbles!

Participate in our Opportunity Drawings!

 
Honor Beads

Complimentary Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. 

More About Honor Beads

Be sure to pick up your Honor Beads before the Opening Ceremony to participate in our Honor Bead Ceremony!

 
Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

You are welcomed to bring homemade posters and/or photos of your loved one for our HOPE Wall.

Post a heart to our We Remember Banner.

Please take a moment to review our Safe Storytelling Guidelines.

 


If you or someone you know is in a crisis, dial 988 to reach the 988 Lifeline or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741.