Greater Los Angeles Santa Monica Walk

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Greater Los Angeles Santa Monica Walk Information

Date: 10/19/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am
Program Starts: 10:00 am
Location: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Walk Chairs: Bridget McCarthy (she/her) & Stesha Moore-Pavich (she/her)
Contact Phone: (Bridget) 310-597-0115
Contact Email: smwalkchair1@gmail.com (Bridget)  &  smwalkchair@gmail.com (Stesha)

Register today! Click the button above to get started.

We hope you'll join us in fundraising during September's Suicide Prevention Month!

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

Tutorials

REGISTRATION GUIDE

JOINING/CREATING TEAMS

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 Greater Los Angeles Santa Monica Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

DOWNLOAD our Walk Flyer & Share with your Community!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Greater Los Angeles Santa Monica Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health.

Reach out to our Special Events Manager, Kelly Manning at kmanning@afsp.org to receive details of our 2024 Sponsorship special offering!

 

Volunteer With Us

Our Walk could not be successful without our Planning Committee and Day-of Walk Volunteers!

SIGN UP for our WALK PLANNING  COMMITTEE & WALK DAY VOLUNTEERING HERE! 

 

 

 

Facebook & Instagram Fundraising

Create a Facebook Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page!

If you want to fundraise on Instagram, add your fundraising page link to your profile bio! Then post about the Walk and direct people to "donate in bio" or add it as a link in your Instagram story!

 

 

 

 

Walk Day T-Shirt Incentive

Individually raise $150+ by 10/19/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event.

  • Update your page and pic
  • Make a self-donation

Need fundraising ideas? These recommendations will make it FUNdraise!

Team Fundraising Incentives

It's not too late to reach our TEAM TABLE INCENTIVE - 

DEADLINE EXTENDED to 10/16/24 

(Team Vinyl Signs (Banners) NOT offered with this extension after Wednesday 10/9/24) 

SEE BELOW for ALL of our TOP TEAM Recognitions!

See other cool AFSP merch you could receive based on your total individual fundraising HERE.

 

 

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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 10/19/2024.

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 smwalkchair1@gmail.com for information specific to the Greater Los Angeles Santa Monica 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 smwalkchair1@gmail.com.

Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

Check out our sponsor and resource tables, Photo Backdrop and HOPE Sign for Selfies

 
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 Hearts 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.