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REGISTER NOW

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 view 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!

     

WALK FAQs

When and where is the event taking place?
The event is taking place on 09/10/2023 at Polar Park. Check-in and registration will be held on the DCU Plaza. Participants will then enter the pavilion for event activities and to watch the opening ceremony on the field.

Is there a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee to participate. Donations are accepted until December 31st.

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 2023 Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt!

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 set up my personal fundraising page?
If you need help logging into or setting up your fundraising page, click here for a step-by-step guide.

For additional questions, please email: jvanderstad@afsp.org

BECOME A SPONSOR

Your support will help bring our work to local communities while showing your customers and employees that you care about mental health and preventing suicide. Sponsor levels $1,000+ include a resource table at the Walk! Click here to download a sponsorship packet or contact us and we'll send you details.

SPREAD THE WORD

After you register, we encourage you to tell your story about why you support #AFSPMA. Download our event flyer (PDF or JPEG) and share with your family and friends! Need printed materials? Complete our Walks Material Request Form!

Post to your Facebook page and add the Central MA Out of the Darkness Community Walk <www.afsp.org/centralma>, or the direct link to your fundraising page! Don't forget to mark yourself as "going" to the event on Facebook and invite your friends!

If you are on Twitter, Tweet about the event. Don’t forget to add #StopSuicide to your tweets!

Remember your LinkedIn connections!

Share your photos! #StopSuicide #AFSPMA

 

FUNDRAISE TO HELP #StopSuicide

​- Raise $150 by September 10th and receive an Out of the Darkness t-shirt!

​- Raise $1000 by September 10th and join the LIFESAVER CLUB!

- Click here to see more AFSP swag you can earn!

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

_{**Donations can be made to a team as a whole,  but the above  incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.}

TEAM INCENTIVES

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