Oneida County Walk

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Oneida County Walk Information

Date: 09/21/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 10:00 am
Program Starts: 11:15 am
Location: Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY
Contact: Karen Heisig (she/her)
Contact Phone: 315-664-0346
Contact Email: kheisig@afsp.org

Register today! Click the button above to get started.


Important updates: The walk route is approximately 3/4 mile and everyone is encouraged to do 2 laps (scroll down for map). The Opening Ceremony has been changed to start at 11:15. Please scroll down to "Walk Day Activities" to learn more!

 

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.

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Become a Team Captain

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

Captains are essential!

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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 Oneida County Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Reach out to Karen Heisig (she/her) at kheisig@afsp.org for more.

 

Volunteer

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

Send an email to kheisig@afsp.org 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 09/21/2024 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 09/21/2024.

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 Oneida County 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?

The route is approximately 3/4 mile with the option to do 2 laps. Please click image to see details. For additional questions, please email kheisig@afsp.org.


Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

There will be community partner tables, AFSP merchandise, raffle baskets, a food truck, and more! There will also be a special performance by students from Empire Dance.

 

 
Honor Beads

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

More About Honor Beads

 
Hope & Healing

Teams or individuals (not on a team) who raise $500 or more by September 17th will be sent a link to submit information for a custom yard sign that will be displayed along the walk route and yours to keep after the event

 


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.