Jacksonville Walk

Join us on October 26, 2024

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Jacksonville Walk Information

Date: 10/26/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am
Program Starts: 10:00 am
Location: Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville, FL
Contact: Wendy Mercer
Contact Phone: 904-707-2718
Contact Email: wendymercer@gmail.com

Register today! Click the button above to get started.

Please Note: The main walk route is on Jacksonville Beach. If you are unable to walk on the beach, there will be a shorter alternate route in front of the Seawalk Pavilion and along the boardwalk.

Paws for Prevention

New this year! Join us for our first Paws for Prevention at the Jacksonville Out of the Darkness Walk. Raise $50 and your dog will receive a special bandana.

 


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 Jacksonville Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

Share the Walk Flyer HERE.

Other Ways to Support the Walk

Panera Fundraiser Flyer HERE.

Chipotle Fundraiser Flyer HERE.

American Legion Lifesaver Event Flyer HERE.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Jacksonville Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Find sponsorship packet HERE.

Reach out to Wendy Mercer at wendymercer@gmail.com for more information.

Non-profits can apply to table HERE.

 

Volunteer

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

Sign-up to volunteer the day of the walk HERE.

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 10/26/2024 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 10/26/2024.

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, dogs are allowed at this 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.

 

 

 

For additional questions, please email wendymercer@gmail.com.


Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

Check out the Hope Notes table, vendor tables and AFSP resource table.

 
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.