Middle Georgia Walk
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Middle Georgia Walk InformationDate: 09/08/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started.
Know Before You Go!
The Middle Georgia Out of the Darkness Walk is an outdoor event! Registration and opening ceremonies will be held under the pavilion at Rozar Park. Arrival: Registration will begin at 1:00pm for participants 13 and older. Pre-registered participants who have raised $150 or who have $150 or more in donations to turn in should report to the registration area to pick up their incentive shirts. All other pre-registered participants do not need to check in at registration. Can I register at the walk? YES! You can register in-person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk Donations are accepted until December 31st. Friendly, leashed dogs are allowed at the walk Please bring appropriate items for the day as we are holding the Out of the Darkness Walk rain or shine. Water is being donated and is first come, first served, please plan to bring extra water! Parking is available onsite and is no cost Public restrooms are located in the park There will be a raffle with various items. We can accept cash, card, Apple Pay or Cash App as payment for raffle tickets. Homemade banners are welcome and encouraged. #stopsuicde, #fightsuicide, AFSP.ORG, In Crisis? Call 988, etc. Make more than one to share with others. We will have a Hope and Healing board; please bring photos to honor your loved ones with a plan to leave them behind. You can also leave messages of hope and other notes! |
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 Middle Georgia Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Middle Georgia Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. View Sponsorship Opportunities here. Reach out to Nicky Nocera at afsp.middlegawalk@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Middle Georgia Walk a success. Send an email to afsp.middlegawalk@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 09/08/2024 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 09/08/2024. 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? Yes, dogs are allowed at this 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 afsp.middlegawalk@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. |