Greater Portland Maine Area Walk
Join us on October 5, 2024
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Greater Portland Maine Area Walk InformationNEW Date: 10/05/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. The Walk Is approximately 2 miles in length along the Eastern Promenade.
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- Walk Location: Fort Allen Park * Eastern Prom
Walker Arrival Time: 9:00am
Opening Ceremony: 10:00am - Pets - Well behaved Leashed Dogs are encouraged to attend.
Please clean up after them. - Children of all ages are welcome.
This is a stroller friendly walk route
- Your Smartphone - for Pictures and Online Payments via QR Code
- A blanket or lawn chair if you would like to sit down
- A Picture of your loved one to make your own personal handheld signs
- Cash for the Raffle and Merchandise
*Credit cards, Apple Pay, Cash App, and Google Pay will be accepted via Stripe
We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to carpool.
Social Media: Share a story / post telling your friends Why You Walk and tag us @afspmaine.
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 Greater Portland Maine Area Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Greater Portland Maine Area Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Sherri Evans at PortlandMEOOTD@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Greater Portland Maine Area Walk a success. Send an email to PortlandMEOOTD@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application. |
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-ShirtsIndividually raise $150+ by 10/05/2024 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 10/05/2024. 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 Greater Portland Maine Area 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 PortlandMEOOTD@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
On-SiteCheck out the merchandise tent, photo booth, and resource tables. |
Honor BeadsComplimentary Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingShare messages of hope and remembrance. |