Treasure Valley Walk

Join us on October 7, 2023

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Treasure Valley Walk  

10/07/2023

Event Details

CLICK HERE to access the 2023 Treasure Valley Walk Event Guide!

Date: 10/07/2023

Location: Kleiner Park, Meridian, ID

Registration and Partner Fair: 9:00 am

Sound Healing offered by Brittany Forester, Founder of Ember Healing: 10:00 am

Opening Ceremony: 10:15 am

Walk Start Time: 10:45 am

Contact Information

Walk Chair: Jeff Weeks, 208-249-0941, suicide_preventionid@yahoo.com

 

Interested in volunteering at the Treasure Valley Walk?

We'd LOVE to have you!

Visit our Treasure Valley Walk Volunteer Signup page here and signup for the slot that fits you best!

Questions about volunteering? Email Aubree Denker, the Treasure Valley Walk Volunteer Lead, at afspwalkvolunteers@gmail.com.

 

Join our Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk Facebook Event for everything Treasure Valley Walk related!

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The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.

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2023 Treasure Valley Walk Sponsorship Opportunities 

You can be an everyday hero in the fight against suicide.

Partner with us as an event sponsor for the Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk taking place on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide would not be possible without community engagement. Today, support for mental health is needed more than ever and we are asking you to join us in the movement to prevent suicide. With your help, the Idaho Chapter will be able to maximize our mission impact by reaching and serving more people through our lifesaving programs and resources.

All Signed Sponsorship Agreements & Logos Due Wednesday, August 30th.

Access the 2023 Treasure Valley Walk sponsorship packet here or click the image below.

Register to Walk With Us!

Returning participant? Thank you for being a Walk Alumni! When you click the register button be sure to click the blue Login link under "Been Here Before?"

Having trouble registering?  Click here to watch a step-by-step guide. See FAQs below if you have any questions.

If you’ve already registered and would like to either create a new team or join an existing one, log into your account and click on the “change team membership” option on the right hand side of your dashboard tab (on mobile you’ll need to click “dashboard” first). View this video tutorial for more help.

There's now an app to make it even easier to raise funds and receive updates!

Click below to get started!

     

And don't forget about all the ways you can FUNdraise!

Team Central

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Ways You Can Help

Volunteer at the Event Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them!  Send an email to afspwalkvolunteers@gmail.com to sign-up today! Thank you!   Become a Sponsor Sponsoring the Treasure Valley Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Contact suicide_preventionid@yahoo.com to become a sponsor today!

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide $150+ - Raise $150 by 10/07/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk 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 Walk in Your Community!  Follow us on social! @OOTDWalks  Post on your social accounts and share why you walk with your community!

Team Corner Become a Team Captain Team Central   Create a FB Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page! This is super easy in the app btw (wink wink)

FAQs

Where can I park? 

Free parking is available in the Kleiner Park Loop parking lot, located on Kleiner Park Loop (see venue map below). 

To get to the parking lot from N Eagle Road:
- Turn onto E Fairview Avenue, heading east.
- Turn left onto N Records Way, heading north.
- At the roundabout, exit to stay on N Records Way, continuing north.
- Turn right onto Kleiner Memorial Pkwy, heading northeast.
- Exit the roundabout onto Kleiner Park Loop

The parking lot will be on your left, and check-in will be on the east side of Kleiner Park Loop at shelter A2 across from the parking lot. NOTE: you only need to go to check-in on Walk-day if: 

• You already registered & individually raised $150 or more - come to registration/check-in to get your earned t-shirt!
• If you need to register, & are unable to/have questions about the registration process listed on event signage at the walk, using your phone to register via QR code or URL.
• If you have any other questions or concerns. 

 

 

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 walk 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. Are dogs allowed? Yes! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the walk.		Additional day-of info will be updated as we get closer to Walk Day. For additional questions, please email suicide_preventionid@yahoo.com

 

Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities

On-Site Activities Stop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, visit the photo booth, 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.

 

What is the Walk route?

See the 2.75 mile walk route map below. The walk will begin at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Band Shell, loop around Kleiner Park Loop, around the Village Shopping Center, and end back at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Band Shell! 

The entire walk will be on sidewalks. There will be directional signage and volunteers to help route Walkers!

 

Your 2023 Walk Venue Map includes activities for you to enjoy at your Walk Day experience:

 

Register by clicking the button at the top of the page.

Thank you participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for your support!

Together, we can save lives and bring hope.