Modesto Walk

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Modesto Walk Information

Date: 09/28/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am
Program Starts: 10:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Modesto Junior College West Campus, Modesto, CA
2201 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA 95358
Contact: Erica Johnson
Contact Phone: 916-534-9872
Contact Email: ebrown@afsp.org

Register today! Click the button above to get started.

Everyone that is planning to attend should register.

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Sutter Health!


Important Information Regarding Registration!

Individuals only need to come to the Registration Area for three reasons!

1. Pick up their Modesto Walk Shirt (must raise/donate $150+ on personal fundraising page)

2. To drop off check/cash donations, or donate by card via QR code

3. Register day-of via QR code

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

**The Top Fundraising Team will lead our Walk and hold our walk banner!**

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, and @AFSPCentralValley on Facebook and Instagram.

Share your fundraising page and post about the Modesto Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

Join our Facebook Event!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Reach out to Erica Johnson at ebrown@afsp.org for more.

Volunteer

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

Send an email to ebrown@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 09/28/2024 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 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.

Offline Donation Form

 

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the Modesto 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, or bringing cash and check donations. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.

 

 

 

Where can I park? 

There are two parking lots available in front of our event site off Blue Gum Avenue. Parking is free!

How long is the walk route?

This year's route will go around the perimeter of MJC and is no more than 1.5 miles.


Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

Visit the AFSP Table to grab free resources, learn more about AFSP programs, become a Chapter Volunteer, and more!

Visit our nearly 20 Resource Partners from around the area!

Check out KHOP or participate in the Drum Circle.

All kids are welcomed to visit the Kids Area!

Participate in our Opportunity Drawings!

 

 
Honor Beads

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

More About Honor Beads

Be sure to pick up your Honor Beads before the Opening Ceremony to participate in our Honor Bead Ceremony!

 
Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

You are welcomed to bring homemade posters and/or photos of your loved one. 

Post a heart to our We Remember Banner.

Visit our Promotora Alter.

Get more information about our Modesto Survivor Day event on Saturday, November 23.

Please take a moment to review our Safe Storytelling Guidelines.

 

 


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.