Central Iowa Walk
Join us on September 15, 2024
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Central Iowa Walk InformationDate: 09/15/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. Walk Route: 1.2 miles on a paved path around the DMACC - Ankeny Campus Lake |
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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 Central Iowa Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag. Share this flyer in your community!
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Central Iowa Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Abigail Voyna at abigailvoyna@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Central Iowa Walk a success.
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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-ShirtsIndividually raise $150+ by 09/15/2024 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 09/15/2024. 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. 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 abigailvoyna@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
On-SiteAfter registration, check out Iowa League of Heroes, face painting, clowns, and our Community Partners. |
Honor BeadsComplimentary Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingShare messages of hope and remembrance at the Memory Wall and Button Making Station. |