Portland Oregon Walk

Join us on October 5, 2024

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Portland Oregon Walk Information

Date: 10/05/2024
On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am
Program Starts: 11:00 am
Location: Daimler Truck - 4555 N. Channel Avenue, Portland, OR
Contact: Maili Halverson
Contact Phone: 360-281-0855
Contact Email: afspmaili@yahoo.com

Register today! Click the button above to get started.


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Join us during suicide prevention month at the Portland Timbers game on September 18th. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit AFSP and the Portland Walk. Learn more here: Timbers Discounted Tickets for AFSP 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.

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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 Portland Oregon Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Reach out to Maili Halverson at afspmaili@yahoo.com for more.

 

Volunteer

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

Fill out the volunteer interest form here and we will be in touch!

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 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.

Offline Donation Form

 

Are dogs allowed?

Yes! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at Portland Oregon 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 afspmaili@yahoo.com.


Walk Day Activities

On-Site 

Check out the merchandise tent, photo booth, and resource tables.

 
Honor Beads

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

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Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

Community Resource Partners 

We invite nonprofit community partners to table at the event to share their resources and connect with the community. If your organization works in an area related to mental health or suicide prevention, and you'd like to join us at the walk, please sign up here.  We will be in touch with day-of information before 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.