Salt Lake City Walk

Join us on September 9, 2023

Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Salt Lake City Walk

09/09/2023

Event Details

Date: 09/09/2023

Location: Veterans Memorial Park, West Jordan, UT

Check-in Time: 9:00 am

Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Contact Information

Walk Chair: Cassidy Priest (She/Her), 801-637-6206, afspslcwalk@gmail.com

We host monthly walker meetings to assist you with fundraising tips, materials and support.
Upcoming dates: June 17th, July 15th, August 19th
Meetings are held at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 am in the Large Pavilion.

2023 Salt Lake City Walk Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Salt Lake City Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide.

Browse sponsorship opportunities HERE.

All Signed Sponsorship Agreements & Logos Due Friday, August 4th

Contact afspslcwalk@gmail.com with any questions!

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.

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!

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!

Complete our Volunteer Application to sign-up today!

We host monthly meetings @11:00 am on 6/17, 7/15 and 8/19 at the park.

Want to be a Resource Vendor?

We welcome non-profits and businesses to participate on the day of the walks as resource vendors. As a vendor, your message must align with AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Fill out our Vendor Application here!

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Salt Lake City Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Browse sponsorship opportunities HERE. Contact afspslcwalk@gmail.com with any questions!

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 by 09/09/2023 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!

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

Silent Auction

We are looking for donations for our silent auction. If you have items to donate, please email mz.bshh@gmail.com
All donations are tax deductible.

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

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.