Omaha Walk
Join us on September 28, 2024
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Omaha Walk InformationDate: 09/28/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started.
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DAY OF LOGISTICS
WALK ROUTE
The full walk route is ~2 miles. We will have 2 shortcut routes that are .5 mile or 1 mile in length.
We will begin walking immediately following the opening ceremony at 11:30 AM.
Please arrive early for activities at the park between 9-11:30 AM.
*Memorial Signs will be placed at the very beginning of the walk*
AKSARBEN PARKING
Parking in Aksarben is free of charge. There is street parking and garage parking.
Please plan to arrive early to secure parking.
PARKING MAP
MAP OF ACTIVITIES IN STINSON PARK
When you arrive at Stinson Park, there are many areas to explore.
If you need to turn in cash or check donations or collect a t-shirt, please go to Registration at the Northeast corner of the park to start.
There will be QR codes to register and donate online around the park.
We will have volunteers around the park helping to direct you.
Helpful Reminders:
- Please bring photos or notes to display in the Memorial Tent
- Bring Water. We will have a refillable water station.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- There will be limited general seating for those who need it.
- Friendly, leashed dogs are allowed.
- Walk Day T-Shirts are for those who raise $150 +.
- Other merchandise, including a limited-edition 20th Anniversary Shirt will be for sale.
- We will have a 20th Anniversary Sunflower Scavenger Hunt around the park. One winner will receive a free t-shirt.
- Food Trucks will be onsite.
Make an Impact
FundraiseRegister! 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 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 Omaha Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Omaha Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Syrina Adams at syrina.adams@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Omaha Walk a success. Send an email to syrina.adams@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application. |
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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-Shirts
Individually raise $150+ by 09/28/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event. |
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FAQs
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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 09/28/2024. 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? Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the Omaha 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". |
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 syrina.adams@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
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