Northwest Arkansas Walk

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Northwest Arkansas Walk Information

Date: 10/06/2024
On Site Registration Starts: 12:00 pm
Location: Orchards Park, Bentonville, Arkansas
Contact: Marcey Ball 
Contact Phone: 479-790-3917
Contact E-mail: marcey.afsp.ar@gmail.com 

Northwest Arkansas Walk Agenda


Thank You to Our Community Champions 


Make an Impact

Fundraise

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

PARTICIPANT HUB

 

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 Northwest Arkansas Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

You can download the sponsorship packet HERE! Or reach out to Marcey Ball at marcey.afsp.ar@gmail.com for more. 

 

Volunteer

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

Send an email to marcey.afsp.ar@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 10/06/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event.

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 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.

Offline Donation Form

 

Are dogs allowed?

While friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at many events, the policy can vary by venue. Reach out to marcey.afsp.ar@gmail.com for information specific to the Northwest Arkansas 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. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.

 

 

 

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 marcey.afsp.ar@gmail.com.

Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

Check out the merchandise tent, photo booth, and resource tables.

 
Honor Beads

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

More About Honor Beads

 
Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

 

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.