Fort Bend Hike for Hope

Join us on April 15, 2023

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AFSP’s Hike for Hope events put a hiking spin on the Out of the Darkness Walks: an opportunity to bring people together to generate awareness for the cause, along with raising funds for suicide prevention in our local community while fostering connection and generating important conversations.

Welcome to Fort Bend Hike for Hope

Event Details

Date: 04/15/2023
Location: Brazos River Park, Sugar Land, TX 
Registration: 8:30 am
Event Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Gretchen Yax 
Contact Phone: 512-297-1136 
Contact Email: fortbendafsp@gmail.com

                                                                     

Ways You Can Help

Volunteer at the Event

Event Committee and Day-of Hike volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them! 

Send an email to  fortbendafsp@gmail.com or sign up here today!    Thank you!

 

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring Hike for Hope Fort Bend shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Become a partner to help stop this leading cause of death. View Sponsor Levels here.

  
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 by 04/15/2023 and receive the official Hike for Hope t-shirt!   * Donations can be made to a team as a whole,  but the T-shirt and other incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.  

Promote the Hike in Your Community! 

Follow us on social! Instagram @afspsouthtexas or FB @afspsetexas

Post on your social accounts and share why you hike with your community!

  
Team Corner

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

 

Be sure to follow all of the steps after registering to get that fundraising going! *Update your page and pic * Make a self-donation* Utilize Participant Hub *

Create a FB Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page! 

 

Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities

On-Site Activities

Stop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, pick-up beads at the Honor Bead tent, and more!

  
Honor Beads

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

  
Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

 

FAQ's

Is there a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee to participate.

  

If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt?
No. The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $150. 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 this form and send it with your check to the address provided.

Is there a fundraising minimum?
No, but we strongly encourage each participant to set a $150 fundraising goal to help support AFSP's work to stop suicide and receive the official hike t-shirt!

  

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.

Can I bring my dog? Yes!  Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the Hike.

  

Parking, route, and other info will be updated as we get closer to Hike Day.

For additional questions, please contact:  fortbendafsp@gmail.com